Job summary An opportunity has arisen here at Crown Street Surgery for a part time Phlebotomist. Do you have extensive experience in venepuncture and a commitment to providing high-quality patient care, would you like the opportunity to join our friendly team and contribute to delivering an effective Phlebotomy service for our patients. If so we would welcome your application. Main duties of the job To collect blood samples from patients through venepuncture as requested by clinicians and other appropriately authorised doctors and health professionals. To collect blood samples safely with due respect to the dignity of patients, and the needs of other clinical services. To ensure blood samples are collected in appropriate containers, labelled correctly, and prepared and dispatched to relevant laboratory sections in a timely and correct manner. To contribute to the provision of an efficient, high-quality service ensuring professional standards of those patients are maintained. To provide high quality, timely and effective phlebotomy services to all our patients. About us We are a busy GP practice based in Swinton, South Yorkshire with over 9450 patients. Our workforce includes 1 GP partner, 2 Salaried GP's, 4 GP Locums, 3 ANPs, 3 Practice Nurses, 1 Nurse Associate, 1 HCA. We work collaboratively with our PCN Wentworth 1 and we have additional ARRS staff which include: ACP, Paramedics, Nurse Associates, Social Prescribing Link Workers, Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Physiotherapists, Care Co-Ordinators, Mental Health Nurses. Our clinical system is SystmOne (TPP). Date posted 21 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £12.21 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A0246-25-0000 Job locations 17 Crown Street Swinton Mexborough South Yorkshire S64 8NB Job description Job responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION J OB TITLE PHLEBOTOMIST REPORTS TO PRACTICE NURSE LEAD HOURS PART TIME 20 25 HOURS MON - FRI Job summary The post holder must be able to work autonomously as well as working as part of a team, to have the ability to organise and prioritise their own workload on a day-to-day basis and always observe strict rules about confidentiality. They must also know the limits of their own capabilities and seek direction from a Practice Nurse, ANP, GP, or Practice Manager. Working under the supervision of practice nursing team and strictly in accordance with specific practice or national guidelines and protocols, the Phlebotomist will be responsible for performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples from patients only as the result of a direct referral from a GP or nurse practitioner. Overview of your organisation We are a busy GP practice with over 9400 patients. 1 GP partners, 2 Salaried GP, 4 GP Locums, 2 GP Registrars, 2 ANPs, 3 Practice Nurses, 1 Nurse Associate, 1 HCA and a Phlebotomist. We are part of Wentworth 1 PCN and work collaboratively with 6 other member practices to offer additional services to our patients. Main responsibilities To manage phlebotomy clinics efficiently and accurately. Collection of samples(s) of blood in accordance with training and procedures. Ensuring correct handling and storage of the samples and appropriate delivery of the samples to the laboratory. Checking patient identification accurately to ensure you have the correct patient. Accurate legible labelling of all the samples referring to our SOP. Ensure pre and post-test requirements have been observed. Recording collection of samples in the patient record in accordance with practice procedures. Ensuring any anomalies are reported to the Lead Nurse or Practice Manager. To inform GP / Nurse of any significant patient issues. Participate in day-to-day management of stock control and ordering of supplies to ensure we have enough stock to deliver the service efficiently. Confidentiality In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data Health & Safety The post-holder will assist in promoting their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice Health & Safety an Infection Control policies. This will include: Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines Responsible for the correct and safe management of the specimens process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements Management and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the practice, including provision, ordering, availability and ongoing correct usage by staff Knowledge of hand hygiene Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed. Safe management of sharps procedures including training, use, storage and disposal Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile, and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management Actively identifying, reporting, and correction of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards / risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with other sector managers Undertaking periodic infection control training Spillage control procedures, management and training Decontamination control procedures, management and training, and equipment maintenance Maintenance of sterile environments Equality and Diversity The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights. Personal/Professional development The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work Quality The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources Communication The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly Contribution to the implementation of services The post-holder will Apply practice policies, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work Participate in audit where appropriate Job description Job responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION J OB TITLE PHLEBOTOMIST REPORTS TO PRACTICE NURSE LEAD HOURS PART TIME 20 25 HOURS MON - FRI Job summary The post holder must be able to work autonomously as well as working as part of a team, to have the ability to organise and prioritise their own workload on a day-to-day basis and always observe strict rules about confidentiality. They must also know the limits of their own capabilities and seek direction from a Practice Nurse, ANP, GP, or Practice Manager. Working under the supervision of practice nursing team and strictly in accordance with specific practice or national guidelines and protocols, the Phlebotomist will be responsible for performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples from patients only as the result of a direct referral from a GP or nurse practitioner. Overview of your organisation We are a busy GP practice with over 9400 patients. 1 GP partners, 2 Salaried GP, 4 GP Locums, 2 GP Registrars, 2 ANPs, 3 Practice Nurses, 1 Nurse Associate, 1 HCA and a Phlebotomist. We are part of Wentworth 1 PCN and work collaboratively with 6 other member practices to offer additional services to our patients. Main responsibilities To manage phlebotomy clinics efficiently and accurately. Collection of samples(s) of blood in accordance with training and procedures. Ensuring correct handling and storage of the samples and appropriate delivery of the samples to the laboratory. Checking patient identification accurately to ensure you have the correct patient. Accurate legible labelling of all the samples referring to our SOP. Ensure pre and post-test requirements have been observed. Recording collection of samples in the patient record in accordance with practice procedures. Ensuring any anomalies are reported to the Lead Nurse or Practice Manager. To inform GP / Nurse of any significant patient issues. Participate in day-to-day management of stock control and ordering of supplies to ensure we have enough stock to deliver the service efficiently. Confidentiality In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data Health & Safety The post-holder will assist in promoting their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice Health & Safety an Infection Control policies. This will include: Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines Responsible for the correct and safe management of the specimens process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements Management and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the practice, including provision, ordering, availability and ongoing correct usage by staff Knowledge of hand hygiene Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed. Safe management of sharps procedures including training, use, storage and disposal Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile, and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management Actively identifying, reporting, and correction of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards / risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with other sector managers Undertaking periodic infection control training Spillage control procedures, management and training Decontamination control procedures, management and training, and equipment maintenance Maintenance of sterile environments Equality and Diversity The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights. Personal/Professional development The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work Quality The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources Communication The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly Contribution to the implementation of services The post-holder will Apply practice policies, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work Participate in audit where appropriate Person Specification Experience Essential Direct patient care experience working in an health care setting. Previous Phlebotomy experience. To be able to work autonomously as well as part of a team. Health & Safety and Infection Control awareness. Good communication skills at all levels both verbally and written with a responsive and professional manner. Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff. Desirable Experience in working in a GP practice Qualifications Essential Relevant qualification in venepuncture Good IT skills to be able to input data on systems and utilise email SystmOne user Educated to GCSE Standard or Equivalent Good organisational skills Person Specification Experience Essential Direct patient care experience working in an health care setting. Previous Phlebotomy experience. To be able to work autonomously as well as part of a team. Health & Safety and Infection Control awareness. Good communication skills at all levels both verbally and written with a responsive and professional manner. Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff. Desirable Experience in working in a GP practice Qualifications Essential Relevant qualification in venepuncture Good IT skills to be able to input data on systems and utilise email SystmOne user Educated to GCSE Standard or Equivalent Good organisational skills 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 Crown Street Surgery Address 17 Crown Street Swinton Mexborough South Yorkshire S64 8NB Employer's website https://www.crownstreetsurgeryswinton.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)