Westrop Medical Practice

Phlebotomist

The closing date is 07 January 2026

Job summary

Westrop Medical Practice have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic Phlebotomist to join the team to provide high quality patient care and support our busy clinical service. You should have experience of working in General Practice/Primary Care and be prepared to work as part of a varied multi-disciplinary team.

The Phlebotomist will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education.

Benefits:

Enrolment into the NHS Pension scheme
Protected Admin time
Protected regular MDT meetings
Very competitive rates of pay
On-site parking available

Main duties of the job

The Phlebotomist will work under indirect supervision of the nurse team leader and undertakes task and duties delegated by the nurse team leader or a suitably qualified regulated professional. You will work collaboratively with the clinical team to meet the needs of patients of the health centre, following policy and procedure

Perform safe, accurate venepuncture for adults and children

Collect, label, and process blood samples following strict protocols

Maintain a clean, organised clinical environment

Deliver friendly, reassuring care to patients of all ages

Work as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team

Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions. Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted. Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence.

About us

We are a well established, forward thinking and innovative GP practice based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Our goal is to offer the highest standard of patient-centred healthcare. Our Practice is made up of six separate Surgeries with 49,000 patients, located in Highworth, North Swindon, Old Town, Tadpole, Blunsdon and Moredon. We aim to offer convenient appointments in pleasant surroundings with polite and friendly staff. We want all patients to benefit from appointment times and services that suit their lifestyle.

Teamwork is at the heart of our culture. We work hard but effectively with a passion for improving health outcomes for all our patients. Our welcoming, friendly and supportive team are committed to delivering high quality patient care.

We are very open to hearing new ideas and trying different ways of working.

Westrop Medical Practice are members of the Brunel Health Group. As a group we are the largest primary care research group across the South West of England.

Date posted

18 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.80 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0669-25-0027

Job locations

Westrop Surgery

Newburgh Place

Highworth

Swindon

SN6 7DN

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description

Job Title: Phlebotomist

Reports to: Lead Nurse & Operations Manager

Location: Highworth Surgery

Hours: 15 hours per week

Job Purpose

The Phlebotomist is responsible for obtaining highquality blood samples from patients using venepuncture techniques, ensuring safe handling, accurate labelling, and timely transportation to the laboratory. The role supports clinical teams by contributing to effective patient care, maintaining infection prevention standards, and delivering a positive patient experience.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

Perform venepuncture on adults (and children if trained) following clinical guidelines.

Ensure correct patient identification, specimen labelling, and completion of request forms.

Prepare and store blood samples according to laboratory requirements.

Follow infection prevention and control (IPC) standards, including use of PPE and safe disposal of sharps.

Avoids and manages complications such as difficult veins, fainting, or unexpected reactions.

Maintain accurate clinical records within the electronic patient record

Assist with the collection of other specimens (e.g., urine, swabs) if required.

Ensure safe handling of blood and bodily fluids in line with organisational policy.

Patient Care

Provide reassurance and support to anxious or vulnerable patients.

Communicate clearly and professionally, explaining procedures and gaining consent.

Treat all patients with dignity, respect, and confidentiality.

Operational Responsibilities

Maintain clinical areas, stock levels, and equipment (e.g., tourniquets, vacutainers).

Report faults or shortages promptly.

Adhere to all health and safety policies, including COSHH and sharps policies.

Work effectively with the wider healthcare team to support smooth clinic flow.

Professional Requirements

Maintain professional boundaries and attitudes at all times.

Participate in mandatory training (e.g., Basic Life Support, IPC).

Engage in continuing professional development (CPD).

Follow safeguarding procedures and escalate concerns appropriately.

Health, safety and security

Use the personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines.

Identify the risks involved in work activities and undertake them in a way that manages the risks.

Use appropriate infection control procedures and maintain work areas in each clinical room so that they are clean, safe and free from hazards.

Reporting of any potential risks identified, including:

Hand washing

Universal hygiene procedures

Collection and handling of laboratory specimens

Segregation and disposal of waste materials

Decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment

Reporting and treatment of sharps injuries

Dealing with blood and body fluid spillages

Assist patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control Measures

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