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Walnut Tree Health Centre

Phlebotomist

The closing date is 30 September 2025

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Job summary

Due to an increase in the demand for Phlebotomy appointments Walnut Tree Health Centre are looking to employ a phlebotomist to undertake ad-hoc clinics as a bank member of staff.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work under direct supervision of the practice nurse team and will be accountable to the Management Team and Partners, following specific practice guidelines and protocols at all times. The post-holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples from patients that have been booked directly into their clinical appointments.

About us

Walnut Tree Health Centre is a very friendly, busy GP Surgery based in Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes and serves a population of approx. 14,500 patients with a mixed demographic. We are a training practice. We have a great relationship with our PCN and are committed to developing the services we can offer our patients. We value work life balance.

We are currently a team of 3 GP Partners and 3 salaried GPs. In addition to PCN roles we have our own very experienced multi-disciplinary team comprising:

  • Prescribing Nurse Practitioner and Paramedic
  • Practice nursing team including chronic disease management, health screening and treatment room services
  • Prescribing pharmacist
  • A management and admin team providing comprehensive care and support
  • Variety of trainees including F2, ST1/2&3 and student nurse

Details

Date posted

27 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

A4609-25-0002

Job locations

2 Blackberry Court

Walnut Tree

Milton Keynes

MK7 7PB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample
  • Collection of sample(s)s of blood in accordance with training and procedures
  • Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers
  • Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity
  • Checking patient identification against GP/Nurse request and confirming with patient whenever possible
  • Recording collection of blood sample in patient record in accordance with practice procedure
  • Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion.
  • Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff
  • Notifying the GP/Nurse of any significant patient issues
  • Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample
  • Collection of sample(s)s of blood in accordance with training and procedures
  • Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers
  • Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity
  • Checking patient identification against GP/Nurse request and confirming with patient whenever possible
  • Recording collection of blood sample in patient record in accordance with practice procedure
  • Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion.
  • Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff
  • Notifying the GP/Nurse of any significant patient issues
  • Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant Phlebotomy Certification
  • SystmOne user skills
  • Experience of working with the general public
  • Experience of working in a Health Care Setting.

Desirable

  • 6 months continuous practice experience in Venepuncture.
  • Polite and confident.
  • Flexible and cooperative.
  • Motivated.
  • Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required.
  • High levels of integrity and loyalty.
  • Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations.
  • Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations.
  • Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient.
  • Effectively utilises resources.
  • Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort.
  • Effective time management (Planning & Organising).
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant Phlebotomy Certification
  • SystmOne user skills
  • Experience of working with the general public
  • Experience of working in a Health Care Setting.

Desirable

  • 6 months continuous practice experience in Venepuncture.
  • Polite and confident.
  • Flexible and cooperative.
  • Motivated.
  • Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required.
  • High levels of integrity and loyalty.
  • Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations.
  • Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations.
  • Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient.
  • Effectively utilises resources.
  • Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort.
  • Effective time management (Planning & Organising).
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure.

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

Walnut Tree Health Centre

Address

2 Blackberry Court

Walnut Tree

Milton Keynes

MK7 7PB


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Walnut Tree Health Centre

Address

2 Blackberry Court

Walnut Tree

Milton Keynes

MK7 7PB


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Clare Briars

clare.briars@nhs.net

01908691123

Details

Date posted

27 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

A4609-25-0002

Job locations

2 Blackberry Court

Walnut Tree

Milton Keynes

MK7 7PB


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