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Elm Tree Surgery

Phlebotomist

The closing date is 22 May 2026

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Job summary

Elm Tree are delighted to be recruiting a phlebotomist to join our friendly practice team. The Phlebotomist is an integral member of the patient service: He/she will be responsible for safely and efficiently performing venepuncture on patients requiring blood tests. To contribute to the efficient performance of the clinical team in the provision of services to patients, in accordance with policies and protocols.

Main duties of the job

Undertake the venepuncture procedure effectively and sensitively with respect for the patients welfare, dignity and preferences to a standard fit for laboratory analysis, ensuring minimum distress or discomfort to the patient. Obtain an accurate volume of blood to chemical ratios. Utilisation of appropriate blood bottles dependent upon tests required ensuring all necessary bloods are requested and sampled. Confident in the use and application of IT systems. Good keyboard skills as interaction with a electronic patient record system (SystmOne and ICE) is used to access, view and print patient blood test requests is required. Obtain patients lawful consent to perform an invasive procedure. Maintain Health, Safety and wellbeing of yourself and others. To achieve a high standard of practice using competencies within Phlebotomy. The safe and appropriate use and disposal of equipment and sharps. To liaise and communicate with doctors, nurses and other ward staff. Give patients, guardians and carers appropriate advice regarding the availability of test results. Clean and maintain workstations following venepuncture and comply with Infection Control and Health & Safety policies. Carry out regular stock checks and stock rotation within phlebotomy clinical work areas

About us

We are a freindly forward thinking practice based in Shrivenham . We provide excellent primary care to almost 9,000 . Our clinical system is TPP SystmOne.

Details

Date posted

17 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

A4636-26-0001

Job locations

Elm Tree Surgery

High Street

Shrivenham

Swindon

SN6 8AG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for the efficient taking of blood from patients. Responsible for undertaking monitoring tasks such as taking blood pressure, performing ECGs, and performing health checks for patients. The post holder will be under the supervision of the practice nurses

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for the efficient taking of blood from patients. Responsible for undertaking monitoring tasks such as taking blood pressure, performing ECGs, and performing health checks for patients. The post holder will be under the supervision of the practice nurses

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Direct patient care with experience undertaking phlebotomy.
  • Working in a health care setting.
  • Health & Safety and Infection control awareness.

Desirable

  • Experience of SystmOne
  • Experience of working within GP practice
  • Experience supporting QOF delivery

Knowledge and skills

Essential

  • Ability to undertake Venepuncture.
  • Good communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Able to work as part of a team.
  • Capable to work independently.
  • Attention to detail to ensure positive patient identification.
  • Knowledge of electronic Patient Record systems, Microsoft word and outlook.
  • Self-motivated, professional outlook and positive attitude.
  • Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty rota.
  • Must have the ability to put patients at ease and remain calm in an emergency situation.
  • Ability to work in a pressured environment

Desirable

  • Confident in own ability to liaise with other staff and patients.
  • Time management skills.
  • Can recognise own personal -development needs.
  • Able to exercise initiative to resolve problems associated within your role.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Venepuncture certification
  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
  • Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care

Desirable

  • Qualified in Phlebotomy
  • Qualified to NVQ level 3
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Direct patient care with experience undertaking phlebotomy.
  • Working in a health care setting.
  • Health & Safety and Infection control awareness.

Desirable

  • Experience of SystmOne
  • Experience of working within GP practice
  • Experience supporting QOF delivery

Knowledge and skills

Essential

  • Ability to undertake Venepuncture.
  • Good communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Able to work as part of a team.
  • Capable to work independently.
  • Attention to detail to ensure positive patient identification.
  • Knowledge of electronic Patient Record systems, Microsoft word and outlook.
  • Self-motivated, professional outlook and positive attitude.
  • Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty rota.
  • Must have the ability to put patients at ease and remain calm in an emergency situation.
  • Ability to work in a pressured environment

Desirable

  • Confident in own ability to liaise with other staff and patients.
  • Time management skills.
  • Can recognise own personal -development needs.
  • Able to exercise initiative to resolve problems associated within your role.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Venepuncture certification
  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
  • Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care

Desirable

  • Qualified in Phlebotomy
  • Qualified to NVQ level 3

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

Elm Tree Surgery

Address

Elm Tree Surgery

High Street

Shrivenham

Swindon

SN6 8AG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Elm Tree Surgery

Address

Elm Tree Surgery

High Street

Shrivenham

Swindon

SN6 8AG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Jane Blackett

jane.blackett@nhs.net

01793787459

Details

Date posted

17 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

A4636-26-0001

Job locations

Elm Tree Surgery

High Street

Shrivenham

Swindon

SN6 8AG


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