Phlebotomist - 25 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
About us
We are a well-established three-site GP practice in the Aylesbury area, committed to delivering excellent patient care with a strong family team ethos. We’re proud of our educational focus and offer a supportive working environment with ongoing training and development opportunities
About the Role
We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Phlebotomist to join our friendly clinical team. You will provide a safe, efficient, and professional blood collection service while supporting clinicians through the accurate collection, handling, and recording of specimens.
Working across all practice sites, you will ensure patients receive a positive experience while maintaining high standards of patient care, confidentiality, and infection prevention and control.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform safe and competent venepuncture for adults and children.
- Prioritise daily workload and manage blood sample requests efficiently.
- Accurately label, record, and prepare specimens for laboratory testing.
- Maintain patient records using EMIS or other clinical systems.
- Reassure patients and provide a caring, professional service.
- Follow infection prevention and control procedures, including safe disposal of clinical waste.
- Monitor phlebotomy stock, support sample collections, and complete fridge temperature checks.
- Respond to patient queries and work collaboratively with the wider practice team.
- Participate in training, audits, and team meetings, reporting incidents in line with practice policies.
About You
Essential:
- Recognised Phlebotomy qualification (NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent).
- Experience in venepuncture and blood collection.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong attention to detail and good IT skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A caring, professional, and patient-focused approach.
Desirable:
- Experience using EMIS Web.
- Previous GP practice experience.
- Basic First Aid knowledge
If you are committed to delivering high-quality patient care and enjoy working as part of a dedicated healthcare team, we would love to hear from you.
Disclosure and Barring Service check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of offenders Act (exceptions order) 1975 and as such will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Baring service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions
Pay: £14.04 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wendover HP22 6LD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Phlebotomy: 1 year (required)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
