We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, and compassionate Phlebotomist to join our clinical team. In this role, you will provide high-quality venepuncture services, ensuring a safe, efficient, and comfortable experience for our patients.
Working 15 hours a week across 3 mornings, you will be responsible for obtaining blood samples from patients in a professional manner, maintaining clinical records, and preparing specimens for laboratory courier collection.
Key Requirements
- Venepuncture Qualification: A recognised certificate/competency in phlebotomy (essential).
- Experience: Previous clinical experience in a healthcare or GP practice setting (highly desirable).
- Skills: Excellent communication, a reassuring patient-facing manner, strong attention to detail, and sound computer literacy.
Responsibilites
- Obtaining patient consent for the collection of a blood sample
- Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols
- Maintaining accurate patient records on EMIS Web
- The correct labelling, packaging and storing of samples
- Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner
- Maintaining an effective liaison with the laboratory staff at West Suffolk Hospital
- Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds in line with the Equality Act 2010.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including DBS clearance.
Job Types: Permanent, Part-time
Pay: £13.04 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- Phlebotomy: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
