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Trumpington Street Medical Practice

Phlebotomist

The closing date is 12 January 2026

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Job summary

We are a friendly well-established GP surgery seeking a qualified and experienced Phlebotomist to join our Nursing team. The successful candidate will provide a high-quality phlebotomy service, carrying out blood tests efficiently while maintaining excellent patient care.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the role include:

  • Working four mornings a week
  • Performing venepuncture for registered patients
  • Managing 10 minute appointment blood tests efficiently and accurately ( if you are very skilled and can deliver these in 7.5 minutes you will be paid at a higher rate)
  • If you wish to develop your skills further, there will be opportunities to train in additional procedures such as NHS health checks.
  • Ensuring correct patient identification and sample labelling
  • Maintaining infection control and health and safety standards
  • Preparing and handling blood samples for collection
  • Providing a calm, professional service and putting patients at ease

About us

Our two site friendly practice is very patient-focused, with one site located in the city centre of Cambridge, and our branch site in the nearby village of Trumpington. We are committed to delivering high-quality primary care services to the university students and our local community.

We are a well established team comprising of 5 Partners, 10 Salaried GP's, Practice Nurses, HCA's, Clinical Pharmacists, Social Prescribers and administration staff.

As part of a Primary Care Network we work very closely with our PCN team to improve patient outcomes and share resources.

Were a friendly, inclusive team that values good communication, mutual support, and team events throughout the year.

Details

Date posted

22 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2872-25-0006

Job locations

Trumpington Street Medical Practice

56 Trumpington Street

Cambridge

CB2 1RG


Trumpington Street Medical Practice

Hobson Avenue

Trumpington

Cambridge

CB2 9FN


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a qualified Phlebotomist to work 4 mornings a week from 8.00am-1.00pm or similar.

The successful candidate will be responsible for running and managing their own phlebotomy clinic, delivering an efficient, high-quality blood-taking service to patients within the GP surgery.

The role requires working independently to 7.5 or 10 minute appointment slots, ensuring safe practice and excellent patient care at all times.

Opportunities to develop are available.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a qualified Phlebotomist to work 4 mornings a week from 8.00am-1.00pm or similar.

The successful candidate will be responsible for running and managing their own phlebotomy clinic, delivering an efficient, high-quality blood-taking service to patients within the GP surgery.

The role requires working independently to 7.5 or 10 minute appointment slots, ensuring safe practice and excellent patient care at all times.

Opportunities to develop are available.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience working as a qualified phlebotomist.
  • Confident performing venepuncture on a wide range of patients (including elderly, anxious, or those with difficult veins).
  • Experience working independently, managing own workload and clinic flow.
  • Ability to work efficiently to deliver 7.5 - 10 minute appointment times.
  • Experience following infection control, health & safety, and confidentiality procedures.
  • Accurate sample labelling and handling.

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a GP surgery, primary care, or NHS setting.
  • Experience using clinical system System One .
  • Experience managing high-volume blood clinics.
  • Familiarity with local pathology collection processes.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience working as a qualified phlebotomist.
  • Confident performing venepuncture on a wide range of patients (including elderly, anxious, or those with difficult veins).
  • Experience working independently, managing own workload and clinic flow.
  • Ability to work efficiently to deliver 7.5 - 10 minute appointment times.
  • Experience following infection control, health & safety, and confidentiality procedures.
  • Accurate sample labelling and handling.

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a GP surgery, primary care, or NHS setting.
  • Experience using clinical system System One .
  • Experience managing high-volume blood clinics.
  • Familiarity with local pathology collection processes.

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

Trumpington Street Medical Practice

Address

Trumpington Street Medical Practice

56 Trumpington Street

Cambridge

CB2 1RG


Employer's website

https://www.trumpingtonstreetmedicalpractice.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Trumpington Street Medical Practice

Address

Trumpington Street Medical Practice

56 Trumpington Street

Cambridge

CB2 1RG


Employer's website

https://www.trumpingtonstreetmedicalpractice.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Manager

Beverley Gillson

beverley.gillson@nhs.net

01223361611

Details

Date posted

22 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2872-25-0006

Job locations

Trumpington Street Medical Practice

56 Trumpington Street

Cambridge

CB2 1RG


Trumpington Street Medical Practice

Hobson Avenue

Trumpington

Cambridge

CB2 9FN


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