Phlebotomist - GP Practice - Part Time - 16 to 18 hours a week
The closing date is 24 August 2025
Job summary
Working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post-holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture, as requested by the clinical team, to the entitled patient population.
In addition, the phlebotomist will be expected to support the nursing team and GPs on an as required basis
Main duties of the job
The following are the core responsibilities of the phlebotomist. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
Obtaining patient consent for the collection of blood samples
Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols
Maintaining accurate patient records
The correct labelling, packaging and storing of samples
Effective use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies
Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner
Maintaining an effective liaison with the laboratory staff
Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters
Secondary Responsibilities
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the phlebotomist may be requested to:
Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead
Support and participate in shared learning within the practice
About us
About Victoria Medical Centre
We are now settled into our ultra-modern purpose-built premises post-merger - built in 2021. We are a training practice for Foundation doctors and GP trainees, with 30,000 patients, 33 consulting rooms, 2 operating suites and a private suite. We also have a training academy, daily training huddles, clinical meetings, an active PCN. A branch surgery and separate open access mental health hub in the Foundry, both located in the towns main shopping centre.
Our aim is to improve accessibility to healthcare, working with a variety of Health Care professionals within VMC and our Primary Care Network. If you would like to work in a modern GP Practice, enjoy working with technology and keen to improve the future of Healthcare, this is the role for you.
Benefits of working at Victoria Medical Centre:
- Enrolment to the NHS Pension Scheme
- Competitive salary
- Management support
- Free access for all staff and their family to our Health and Wellbeing support programme
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- Open, caring and positive culture
- Friendly, supportive team
Details
Date posted
12 August 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.45 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A0838-25-01107
Job locations
Victoria Medical Centre
Victoria Drive
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN20 8NH
Employer details
Employer name
Victoria Medical Centre
Address
Victoria Medical Centre
Victoria Drive
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN20 8NH
Employer's website
https://www.greenstreetclinic.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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