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Phlebotomist

The closing date is 04 January 2026

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Job summary

Green Elms Health Centre in Jaywick is looking to welcome an experienced phlebotomist into our busy practice, to support our nursing team for 15 hours per week.

If you are an experienced phlebotomist looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Working under the direction of the lead nurse and as part of the practice multi-disciplinary team, the post-holder will be responsible for performing tasks to include:

  • Assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.
  • Collecting samples of blood in accordance with training and procedures, ensuring correct storage, labelling, recording and efficient dispatching of samples.
  • Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible, and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample.
  • Checking patient identification against GP or nurse request, and confirming with the patient whenever possible.
  • Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff.
  • Notifying the GP of any significant patient issues.
  • Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team.

About us

Ranworth Primary Care Network, is comprised of Caradoc Surgery, Ranworth Surgery in Clacton-on-Sea, Green Elms Health Centre in Jaywick and Kennedy Way Medical Centre in Holland on Sea. We have a diverse patient population, of around 32,000 and all practices work on SystmOne.

Details

Date posted

15 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

29241

Job locations

32 Crossways

Jaywick

Clacton on Sea

Essex

CO15 2NB


Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care preferred.
  • Relevant qualification and clinical knowledge and skills in venepuncture.

Experience

Essential

  • Phlebotomy experience
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting, ideally within primary care.
  • Ability to record accurate clinical notes.
  • Consistently confidential, compassionate and respectful approach, placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, and to understand the needs of the patient.
  • Strength in problem-solving, with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required.
  • Flexibility and an adaptable approach.
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care preferred.
  • Relevant qualification and clinical knowledge and skills in venepuncture.

Experience

Essential

  • Phlebotomy experience
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting, ideally within primary care.
  • Ability to record accurate clinical notes.
  • Consistently confidential, compassionate and respectful approach, placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, and to understand the needs of the patient.
  • Strength in problem-solving, with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required.
  • Flexibility and an adaptable approach.
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development.

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

Primary Care Careers

Address

32 Crossways

Jaywick

Clacton on Sea

Essex

CO15 2NB


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

32 Crossways

Jaywick

Clacton on Sea

Essex

CO15 2NB


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Green Elms Health Centre

enquiries@eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk

01206918760

Details

Date posted

15 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

29241

Job locations

32 Crossways

Jaywick

Clacton on Sea

Essex

CO15 2NB


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