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Trinity Medical Centre

Phlebotomist

The closing date is 20 November 2025

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Job summary

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Phlebotomist to join our friendly GP surgery team. The role involves providing high-quality phlebotomy services for our patients in a supportive and well-organised environment.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a health care or clinical setting, excellent communication skills, and a patient-centred approach.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform venepuncture on patients in line with clinical guidance and infection control standards.
  • Ensure samples are correctly labelled, recorded, and prepared for collection by the laboratory.
  • Accurately update patient records on the clinical system (EMIS).
  • Maintain equipment, stock levels, and cleanliness of the phlebotomy area.
  • Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, and administrative staff to ensure a smooth and efficient service.
  • Provide reassurance and information to patients, ensuring dignity, privacy, and comfort at all times.
  • Report any abnormal findings, incidents, or concerns to the appropriate clinician or manager.
  • Adhere to all practice policies, including infection control, health and safety, confidentiality, and safeguarding.

About us

We are a very friendly, sincere and flexible team but efficient and hard working with excellent working conditions which assimilate the NHS agenda for change.

The team consists of 4 GPs, a nurse practitioner, 2 practice nurses, an HCA, 2 GPAs, administrators and care navigators.

Details

Date posted

30 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£12.51 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2768-25-0000

Job locations

Trinity Medical Centre

New George Street

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE33 5DU


Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a high-quality and efficient phlebotomy service to patients registered at the practice, supporting the clinical team in the delivery of safe and effective care. The postholder will work independently to collect blood samples from patients, ensuring accurate labelling, recording, and timely dispatch of specimens to support diagnosis and ongoing clinical care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a high-quality and efficient phlebotomy service to patients registered at the practice, supporting the clinical team in the delivery of safe and effective care. The postholder will work independently to collect blood samples from patients, ensuring accurate labelling, recording, and timely dispatch of specimens to support diagnosis and ongoing clinical care.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Understanding of infection prevention and control procedures.
  • Understanding of patient confidentiality and data protection.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with patients, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Ability to prioritise workload and manage own tasks.
  • Basic IT and keyboard skills.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in labelling, documentation, and record-keeping.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of NHS laboratory procedures and specimen handling.
  • Awareness of safeguarding policies and procedures.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in performing venepuncture on adults.
  • Experience maintaining accurate records and following clinical protocols.
  • Experience communicating with patients in a caring and professional manner.

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a GP practice or NHS/community healthcare setting.
  • Experience using EMIS or similar clinical IT systems.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Accredited phlebotomy qualification or equivalent competency-based training.
  • Evidence of up-to-date training and continued professional development.

Desirable

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) training.
  • Infection control training.

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Compassionate, patient-centred approach.
  • Reliable, punctual, and well-organised.
  • Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the practice.
  • Professional and approachable manner.
  • Team player who contributes to a positive working environment.

Desirable

  • Willingness to support quality improvement initiatives within the practice.

Quality & Professional Standards

Essential

  • Demonstrates accountability for own actions and awareness of limits of competence.
  • Reflective and open to feedback.
  • Commitment to maintaining high standards of care and safety.

Desirable

  • Experience contributing to service improvements or audits.
Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Understanding of infection prevention and control procedures.
  • Understanding of patient confidentiality and data protection.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with patients, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Ability to prioritise workload and manage own tasks.
  • Basic IT and keyboard skills.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in labelling, documentation, and record-keeping.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of NHS laboratory procedures and specimen handling.
  • Awareness of safeguarding policies and procedures.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in performing venepuncture on adults.
  • Experience maintaining accurate records and following clinical protocols.
  • Experience communicating with patients in a caring and professional manner.

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a GP practice or NHS/community healthcare setting.
  • Experience using EMIS or similar clinical IT systems.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Accredited phlebotomy qualification or equivalent competency-based training.
  • Evidence of up-to-date training and continued professional development.

Desirable

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) training.
  • Infection control training.

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Compassionate, patient-centred approach.
  • Reliable, punctual, and well-organised.
  • Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the practice.
  • Professional and approachable manner.
  • Team player who contributes to a positive working environment.

Desirable

  • Willingness to support quality improvement initiatives within the practice.

Quality & Professional Standards

Essential

  • Demonstrates accountability for own actions and awareness of limits of competence.
  • Reflective and open to feedback.
  • Commitment to maintaining high standards of care and safety.

Desirable

  • Experience contributing to service improvements or audits.

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

Trinity Medical Centre

Address

Trinity Medical Centre

New George Street

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE33 5DU


Employer's website

https://www.trinitymedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Trinity Medical Centre

Address

Trinity Medical Centre

New George Street

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE33 5DU


Employer's website

https://www.trinitymedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Emma Tranter

nencicb-styn.trinitymc@nhs.net

01914560053

Details

Date posted

30 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£12.51 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2768-25-0000

Job locations

Trinity Medical Centre

New George Street

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE33 5DU


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