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Phlebotomist

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Job summary

Two Rivers Medical Centre is looking to welcome an experienced and qualified phlebotomist into our busy practice, to support our nursing team. This role is offered on a part-time basis, for 12 hours a week, worked Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, and is on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Main duties of the job

  • Working strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols to 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

As an Employee of Two Rivers Medical Centre, you will enjoy the following benefits:

    • Genuine responsibility from day one
    • Work with a strong social purpose
    • A competitive salary with increments based on professional development
    • Membership of the NHS pension
    • Support to guide your personal and professional development
    • Excellent training and development opportunities
    • Working in a purpose built facility
    • Working in the largest single site GP surgery in Suffolk
    • 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata), increasing with continual years of NHS service

Details

Date posted

27 July 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.85 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

29841

Job locations

30 Woodbridge Rd East

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP4 5PB

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.

Person Specification

If you are an experienced phlebotomist looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. You will have the following skills and qualifications:

Essential

  • Minimum of a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or equivalent qualification or experience;
  • Relevant qualification and clinical knowledge and skills in venepuncture;
  • 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

If you are an experienced phlebotomist looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. You will have the following skills and qualifications:

Essential

  • Minimum of a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or equivalent qualification or experience;
  • Relevant qualification and clinical knowledge and skills in venepuncture;
  • 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

30 Woodbridge Rd East

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP4 5PB

United Kingdom


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

30 Woodbridge Rd East

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP4 5PB

United Kingdom


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Two Rivers Medical Centre

enquiries@eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk

01206918760

Details

Date posted

27 July 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.85 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

29841

Job locations

30 Woodbridge Rd East

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP4 5PB

United Kingdom


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