Job summary Longfield Medical Centre is looking for an experienced phlebotomist to join our busy GP surgery in Maldon, Essex, on a part time basis, with the hours to be discussed at interview. The successful candidate will provide an accurate and reliable service to our patients. You will be part of the nursing team contributing to the clinical care of patients by providing a high-quality and accurate blood collection service.If you are an experienced phlebotomist looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. Main duties of the job Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample. Collection of sample(s) of blood in accordance with protocols and procedures. Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers. Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity. Checking patient identification against GP/nurse request and confirming with patient wherever possible. Recording collection of blood sample in patient record in accordance with practice procedure. Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion. Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff. Notifying the clinical team of any significant patient issues. Undertaking training and development as required in line with the responsibilities of the post and practice policies. About us Longfield Medical Centre has a list size of just over 16,500 patients. Our friendly clinical team consists of 6 GP partners, a salaried GP, GP registrars, advanced nurse practitioners, physician associates, pharmacists, pharmacy technician, community paramedics, nurses and HCAs. Date posted 06 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 8977 Job locations Princes Road Maldon Essex CM9 5DF Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us. Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NA Desirable NHS Care Certificate Experience Essential Experience in venepuncture. Able to work under pressure with minimal supervision. Experience of dealing with the public/patients in a caring environment. Aware of need for strict infection prevention control. Desirable Experience of working with SystmOne clinical system. Experience of Microsoft Office software. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NA Desirable NHS Care Certificate Experience Essential Experience in venepuncture. Able to work under pressure with minimal supervision. Experience of dealing with the public/patients in a caring environment. Aware of need for strict infection prevention control. Desirable Experience of working with SystmOne clinical system. Experience of Microsoft Office software. 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 Primary Care Careers Address Princes Road Maldon Essex CM9 5DF Employer's website https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)