Cornerstone

Phlebotomist

The closing date is 15 March 2026

Job summary

Are you someone who enjoys helping others and thrives in a busy, people-focused environment? Join The Cornerstone Practice as a phlebotomist and become a vital part of a team that truly makes a difference. We are a Practice with a strong community spirit and a genuine commitment to those who need us most. We are looking for people with excellent communication skills, hand to eye co-ordination, flexibility and patient focus. Basic computer skills are also required.

We are looking for people to fill part-time posts - two or three or four days a week or the roles may be combined to make up a full-time position depending on suitability of applicants, who have a full UK driving licence. Own transport is essential.

Please note that these roles are not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

Obtain blood samples from patients fit for laboratory testing ensuring minimum distress or discomfort is caused to the patient during this process and work with minimal assistance/under pressure.

Testing urine samples with dipstick for infection or glucose/protein and to follow agreed Practice protocols if results were abnormal.

Comply with infection prevention and control procedures at all times. This includes safe sharps disposal and cleaning or safe disposal of any item contaminated with bodily fluids.

Comply with your responsibility to safeguard children and vulnerable adults.

Act as a chaperone in doctors consultations according to Practice policy.

Maintain the cold chain when drugs / vaccines are delivered to the surgery.

Ensure mandatory training is kept updated

About us

The Cornerstone Practice is a large GP surgery built on strong Christian values and a commitment to serving communities with compassion and integrity. With four friendly and fast-paced surgeries across Blackburn and Oswaldtwistle, we care for over 29,000 patients, including some of the most vulnerable and under-served. We offer a supportive and welcoming team culture, a full induction and support with ongoing training, NHS pension scheme, and a fully funded health benefit plan.

We would ideally like fully trained applicants but training can be provided for the right people.

The Cornerstone Practice reserves the right to bring the closing date forward, so early applications are encouraged.

Details

Date posted

26 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,456 to £24,465 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A3282-26-0001

Job locations

Shadsworth Surgery

Shadsworth Road

Blackburn

Lancashire

BB1 2HR


Rhyddings Surgery

71 Union Road

Oswaldtwistle

Accrington

Lancashire

BB5 3DD


Lambeth Street Surgery

Lambeth Street

BLACKBURN

Lancashire

BB1 1LZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities:

Please see attached job description for further information about the Phlebotomist positions available with The Cornerstone Practice.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities:

Please see attached job description for further information about the Phlebotomist positions available with The Cornerstone Practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of education including GCSE English Language and Maths or equivalent

Desirable

  • Phlebotomy Certificate or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Able to follow procedures / instructions in a safe and efficient manner
  • Good organisational skills
  • Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

  • Experience of phlebotomy or healthcare work

other

Essential

  • Use of car for work purposes to commute to and from our surgeries

Knowledge and skills

Essential

  • Knowledge and Skills
  • Basic computer skills to input and retrieve electronic (sensitive and confidential) information

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of veins & artery location/circulatory system
  • First Aid and CPR

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to work to work in a team or as an individual
  • Ability to be flexible with work patterns
  • Ability to prioritise workloads
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of education including GCSE English Language and Maths or equivalent

Desirable

  • Phlebotomy Certificate or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Able to follow procedures / instructions in a safe and efficient manner
  • Good organisational skills
  • Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

  • Experience of phlebotomy or healthcare work

other

Essential

  • Use of car for work purposes to commute to and from our surgeries

Knowledge and skills

Essential

  • Knowledge and Skills
  • Basic computer skills to input and retrieve electronic (sensitive and confidential) information

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of veins & artery location/circulatory system
  • First Aid and CPR

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to work to work in a team or as an individual
  • Ability to be flexible with work patterns
  • Ability to prioritise workloads

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

Cornerstone

Address

Shadsworth Surgery

Shadsworth Road

Blackburn

Lancashire

BB1 2HR


Employer's website

https://www.cornerstonepractice.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cornerstone

Address

Shadsworth Surgery

Shadsworth Road

Blackburn

Lancashire

BB1 2HR


Employer's website

https://www.cornerstonepractice.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse

Vikki Hardwicke

v.hardwicke@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

26 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,456 to £24,465 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A3282-26-0001

Job locations

Shadsworth Surgery

Shadsworth Road

Blackburn

Lancashire

BB1 2HR


Rhyddings Surgery

71 Union Road

Oswaldtwistle

Accrington

Lancashire

BB5 3DD


Lambeth Street Surgery

Lambeth Street

BLACKBURN

Lancashire

BB1 1LZ


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