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Job summary
We are looking for a caring, friendly and reliable Phlebotomist to join our busy and supportive primary care team.
Working under the direction of our Lead Nurse, you will play an important role in providing high-quality patient care by undertaking venepuncture for our registered patients. You will be an integral part of our multidisciplinary team, working closely with our nursing and wider practice teams to ensure patients receive a safe, professional and compassionate service.
We are looking for someone with a relevant venepuncture qualification who has excellent communication skills, a positive approach to teamwork and a genuine commitment to putting patients first.
Main duties of the job
Your main responsibilities will include:
Performing venepuncture safely and in accordance with practice protocols.
Obtaining patient consent and ensuring samples are correctly labelled, packaged, stored and prepared for timely transportation to the laboratory.
Maintaining accurate patient records and specimen logs.
Liaising with laboratory staff and working closely with the nursing team.
Supporting infection prevention and control procedures, including the safe disposal of clinical waste and management of sharps bins.
Acting as a chaperone when required.
Supporting the wider practice team with additional duties as needed.
Maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to safeguarding, clinical governance and practice policies.
You will also participate in mandatory training, audits and ongoing learning to help maintain and improve the quality of patient care.
About us
Buxted, East Hoathly and Manor Oak Surgeries provide primary healthcare services to our local communities across three sites in East Sussex. We are a busy general practice with a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering safe, effective and compassionate care to our patients.
Our mission is to place patients at the heart of everything we do, recognising that every patient matters.
We value teamwork, respect, inclusion and continuous improvement. We want our staff to feel supported, to work collaboratively and to contribute to providing the best possible experience for our patients.
Details
Date posted
27 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
A4293-26-0030
Job locations
Framfield Road
Buxted
East Sussex
TN22 5FD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summary
Working under the direction of the Lead Nurse and as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post-holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture, as requested by the clinical team, for the practice's registered patient population.
The post-holder will also be expected to support the nursing team as required and will be an integral part of the general practice team. Appropriate clinical supervision and day-to-day advice and support will be available.
Our mission is to place patients at the heart of all we do, recognising that every patient matters.
Primary responsibilitiesThe post-holder will be responsible for:
Obtaining patient consent before collecting blood samples.
Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols.
Maintaining accurate patient records on the clinical IT system and ensuring specimens are ready for onward transportation.
Ensuring samples are correctly labelled, packaged and stored.
Maintaining the specimen log and resolving any discrepancies.
Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner.
Liaising effectively with NHS Trust laboratory staff.
Working collaboratively with the nursing team and seeking guidance on patient-related matters when necessary.
Acting as a chaperone when required.
Ensuring clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins are replaced in accordance with the practice Infection Prevention and Control Policy.
Working within relevant national and local protocols.
Understanding and complying with safeguarding responsibilities for adults and children.
Supporting the administrative team when required.
Undertaking all mandatory training and induction programmes.
Contributing to clinical governance and quality improvement.
Maintaining a clean, tidy and effective working environment.
Attending an annual appraisal and working towards agreed performance and training objectives.
The post-holder will also be expected to:
Participate in audits as directed.
Contribute to local initiatives to improve service delivery and patient care.
Participate in shared learning and development.
Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota.
Work flexibly and undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the role, depending on workload and staffing requirements.
Patient confidentiality and information governance
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times, protecting sensitive information and complying with data protection requirements and practice policies.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Treat patients, colleagues and members of the public fairly, with dignity and respect, promoting an inclusive environment free from discrimination.
Health, safety and infection prevention
Follow health and safety requirements, infection prevention and control procedures, clinical protocols and relevant legislation to protect patients, colleagues and visitors.
Teamwork and communication
Work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team, communicate clearly, manage workloads appropriately and contribute to the smooth running of the practice.
Quality improvement and governance
Identify opportunities to improve services, share good practice and contribute to audits, investigations and clinical governance activities as required.
Training and development
Complete mandatory training, participate in induction and ongoing learning, and maintain the skills and knowledge required to perform the role safely and effectively.
Professional conduct and security
Maintain appropriate standards of professional behaviour and appearance, follow practice policies and procedures, and protect the security of practice premises, systems and information.
Leave and attendance
Follow practice procedures for annual leave, absence and attendance. The post-holder will be entitled to annual leave in accordance with the practice's terms and conditions of employment.
Review of dutiesThis job description outlines the main responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive. Duties may be amended following consultation to reflect the needs of the practice, the development of the role and changes in service requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summary
Working under the direction of the Lead Nurse and as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post-holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture, as requested by the clinical team, for the practice's registered patient population.
The post-holder will also be expected to support the nursing team as required and will be an integral part of the general practice team. Appropriate clinical supervision and day-to-day advice and support will be available.
Our mission is to place patients at the heart of all we do, recognising that every patient matters.
Primary responsibilitiesThe post-holder will be responsible for:
Obtaining patient consent before collecting blood samples.
Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols.
Maintaining accurate patient records on the clinical IT system and ensuring specimens are ready for onward transportation.
Ensuring samples are correctly labelled, packaged and stored.
Maintaining the specimen log and resolving any discrepancies.
Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner.
Liaising effectively with NHS Trust laboratory staff.
Working collaboratively with the nursing team and seeking guidance on patient-related matters when necessary.
Acting as a chaperone when required.
Ensuring clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins are replaced in accordance with the practice Infection Prevention and Control Policy.
Working within relevant national and local protocols.
Understanding and complying with safeguarding responsibilities for adults and children.
Supporting the administrative team when required.
Undertaking all mandatory training and induction programmes.
Contributing to clinical governance and quality improvement.
Maintaining a clean, tidy and effective working environment.
Attending an annual appraisal and working towards agreed performance and training objectives.
The post-holder will also be expected to:
Participate in audits as directed.
Contribute to local initiatives to improve service delivery and patient care.
Participate in shared learning and development.
Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota.
Work flexibly and undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the role, depending on workload and staffing requirements.
Patient confidentiality and information governance
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times, protecting sensitive information and complying with data protection requirements and practice policies.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Treat patients, colleagues and members of the public fairly, with dignity and respect, promoting an inclusive environment free from discrimination.
Health, safety and infection prevention
Follow health and safety requirements, infection prevention and control procedures, clinical protocols and relevant legislation to protect patients, colleagues and visitors.
Teamwork and communication
Work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team, communicate clearly, manage workloads appropriately and contribute to the smooth running of the practice.
Quality improvement and governance
Identify opportunities to improve services, share good practice and contribute to audits, investigations and clinical governance activities as required.
Training and development
Complete mandatory training, participate in induction and ongoing learning, and maintain the skills and knowledge required to perform the role safely and effectively.
Professional conduct and security
Maintain appropriate standards of professional behaviour and appearance, follow practice policies and procedures, and protect the security of practice premises, systems and information.
Leave and attendance
Follow practice procedures for annual leave, absence and attendance. The post-holder will be entitled to annual leave in accordance with the practice's terms and conditions of employment.
Review of dutiesThis job description outlines the main responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive. Duties may be amended following consultation to reflect the needs of the practice, the development of the role and changes in service requirements.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public.
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care or GP surgery environment.
- Understanding of infection prevention and control measures.
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant qualification in venepuncture.
- Good standard of general education.
- Able to provide evidence of relevant training or qualifications where requested.
Desirable
- Additional relevant clinical training or qualifications.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Demonstrates the ability to perform venepuncture safely and competently.
- Understands the importance of working within their scope of practice and seeking guidance when necessary.
- Able to maintain accurate clinical records and use clinical IT systems.
- Understands the importance of safeguarding adults and children.
- Able to follow clinical protocols, policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates good communication skills and the ability to respond sensitively to patient needs.
- Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrates empathy, discretion and respect for people from different backgrounds.
- Able to maintain patient confidentiality and follow information governance requirements.
- Demonstrates reliability, flexibility and a commitment to supporting the wider team.
- Holds a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and meets occupational health requirements for the role.
- Desirable criteria
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical governance and the chaperone procedure.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and Outlook.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Demonstrates emotional resilience and the ability to work under pressure.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public.
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care or GP surgery environment.
- Understanding of infection prevention and control measures.
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant qualification in venepuncture.
- Good standard of general education.
- Able to provide evidence of relevant training or qualifications where requested.
Desirable
- Additional relevant clinical training or qualifications.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Demonstrates the ability to perform venepuncture safely and competently.
- Understands the importance of working within their scope of practice and seeking guidance when necessary.
- Able to maintain accurate clinical records and use clinical IT systems.
- Understands the importance of safeguarding adults and children.
- Able to follow clinical protocols, policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates good communication skills and the ability to respond sensitively to patient needs.
- Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrates empathy, discretion and respect for people from different backgrounds.
- Able to maintain patient confidentiality and follow information governance requirements.
- Demonstrates reliability, flexibility and a commitment to supporting the wider team.
- Holds a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and meets occupational health requirements for the role.
- Desirable criteria
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical governance and the chaperone procedure.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and Outlook.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Demonstrates emotional resilience and the ability to work under pressure.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Buxted Medical Centre
Address
Framfield Road
Buxted
East Sussex
TN22 5FD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.buxtedandeasthoathlymedicalcentres.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Buxted Medical Centre
Address
Framfield Road
Buxted
East Sussex
TN22 5FD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.buxtedandeasthoathlymedicalcentres.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)