Community Phlebotomist

Job summary

As a community Phlebotomist youll be expected to perform phlebotomy duties as directed by the GP and other Community Services, be able to give appropriate advice to patients undergoing blood tests and maintain clear, contemporaneous records. At all times youll care for the patients and their families in the way that you believe is best, delivering our high service standards, sharing best practice, and actively improving the way we work. You will be expected to have previous experience in phlebotomy and have completed a structured theoretical and practical assessment on venipuncture. You will need to have the ability to travel across a wide geographical area, therefore applicants must be a car driver/owner. Youll also have strong communication and organisation skills, and a flexible approach which will ensure you deliver positive experiences to patients at every stage of their healthcare journey. This role is for 24 hours a week working Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday in the community. As this role is a community role you

Main duties of the job

The role of a Community Phlebotomist involves performing phlebotomy duties as guided by GPs and Community Services, offering advice to patients during blood tests, and maintaining accurate and timely records. The successful candidate will provide care for patients and their families, uphold high service standards, share best practices, and continuously seek ways to improve work processes. Previous phlebotomy experience and a completed theoretical and practical venipuncture assessment are necessary. A driving license and access to a car are required as the role involves travel across a wide area. Strong communication, organizational skills, and a flexible mindset are crucial for ensuring positive patient experiences. This part-time role involves working 24 hours a week across four days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

About us

HCRG Care Group is a healthcare provider focused on offering value-driven care, with the aim of transforming health and care services. As part of their team based at Gravesham Community Hospital, Phlebotomists are considered a valued asset and are entitled to a variety of exclusive rewards and benefits. These include a competitive salary and pension access, complimentary refreshments, and discounts on everyday purchases through a reward membership. Employees also have the opportunity to access their wages as they earn to manage financial demands effectively. Additional support for mental and physical wellbeing, career development avenues, and a culture encouraging idea sharing for service improvement are integral to HCRG Care Group's employee engagement. The organisation dedicates significant funding towards innovation each year, fostering an environment centered around its mission to positively impact lives through health and care transformation.

Details

• Date posted: 07 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £25,258 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 1524437041
• Job locations: HCRG Care Group, Gravesend, DA11 0DG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

As a community Phlebotomist youll be expected to perform phlebotomy duties as directed by the GP and other Community Services, be able to give appropriate advice to patients undergoing blood tests and maintain clear, contemporaneous records. At all times youll care for the patients and their families in the way that you believe is best, delivering our high service standards, sharing best practice, and actively improving the way we work.

You will be expected to have previous experience in phlebotomy and have completed a structured theoretical and practical assessment on venipuncture. You will need to have the ability to travel across a wide geographical area, therefore applicants must be a car driver/owner. Youll also have strong communication and organisation skills, and a flexible approach which will ensureyou deliver positive experiences to patientsat every stage of theirhealthcare journey.

This role is for 24 hours a week working Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday in the community.

As this role is a community role you will require a driving license and access to a car for work purposes.

Main Responsibilities:

• To deal with patients, who are having blood samples taken in a professional and courteous manner.
• To report any problems to the Team Leaderor GP for advice or remedial action.
• To maintain confidentiality at all times.
• To maintain accuracy of patient identification on blood bottles.
• Ensure that contemporaneous records are maintained.
• Ensure that patients confidentiality is maintained and that Caldicott principles are adhered to.
• Maintain standards of care in line with clinical policies and procedures.
• To take responsibility for personal protection and safe working environment.
• Act in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act
• Ensure that incidents are reported in a timely manner
• To adhere to HCRG care group policies and procedures.
• Participate in clinical supervision
• Attend Mandatory study days

Ideal Candidate:

You will have good experience of working in healthcare as a Phlebotomist.

You will also need to be confident using IT systems and be able to demonstrate working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel.

As this role is a community role you will require a driving license and access to a car for work purposes.

Package Description:

As a Community Phlebotomist, youll be part of our valued team based at Gravesham Community Hospital. You will feel valued as a Phlebotomist within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

• A salary of £25,258 with access to our group pension
• Free tea, coffeeand milk at your base location
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
• Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
• Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling
• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
• An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year