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NHS North Of England Commissioning Support Unit

Phlebotomist

The closing date is 24 September 2025

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Job summary

Working under the direction of the lead nurse and as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture, as requested by the clinical team, to the entitled patient population. In addition, the Phlebotomist will be expected to support the nursing team on an as required basis.

Main duties of the job

The following are the core responsibilities of the Phlebotomist. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a. Obtaining patient consent for the collection of a blood sample.

b. Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols.

c. Maintaining accurate patient records on the clinical IT system.

d. The correct labelling, packaging and storing of samples.

e. Effective use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies.

f. Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner.

g. Maintaining an effective liaison with the NHS Trust laboratory staff.

h. Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters.

About us

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established team, at a friendly, high achieving and forward thinking semi-rural practice, based in the village of Burnopfield. Our practice is in a unique location near to Gibside, bordering both Gateshead and Durham.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

I9869-2617

Job locations

The Cedars Medical Practice

Cedar Crescent

Burnopfield

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE16 6HU


Job description

Job responsibilities

Working under the direction of the lead nurse and as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture, as requested by the clinical team, to the entitled patient population. In addition, the Phlebotomist will be expected to support the nursing team on an as required basis.

Cedars Medical Group must ensure that the post holder has access to appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate named individual in the organisation to provide general advice and support on a day-to-day basis.

Please see the attached Job Description in Supporting Documents for more information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working under the direction of the lead nurse and as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture, as requested by the clinical team, to the entitled patient population. In addition, the Phlebotomist will be expected to support the nursing team on an as required basis.

Cedars Medical Group must ensure that the post holder has access to appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate named individual in the organisation to provide general advice and support on a day-to-day basis.

Please see the attached Job Description in Supporting Documents for more information.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with the general public.
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a primary care environment.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant qualification in venepuncture.
  • Good standard of general education.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with the general public.
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a primary care environment.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant qualification in venepuncture.
  • Good standard of general education.

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

NHS North Of England Commissioning Support Unit

Address

The Cedars Medical Practice

Cedar Crescent

Burnopfield

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE16 6HU


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS North Of England Commissioning Support Unit

Address

The Cedars Medical Practice

Cedar Crescent

Burnopfield

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE16 6HU


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Katy Williamson

Katy.williamson1@nhs.net

01207272272

Details

Date posted

04 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

I9869-2617

Job locations

The Cedars Medical Practice

Cedar Crescent

Burnopfield

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE16 6HU


Supporting documents

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