# GP Surgery Phlebotomist - 1 day a week > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cantilupe Surgery. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/gp-surgery-phlebotomist-1-day-a-week/d599d952-5168-4a2a-a421-b2a97f072a32 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/gp-surgery-phlebotomist-1-day-a-week/d599d952-5168-4a2a-a421-b2a97f072a32.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cantilupe Surgery - **Location:** 51 St Owen Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2JB, United Kingdom; Hampton Dene Surgery - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Phlebotomist - **Grade:** Junior - **Salary:** £12.83 to £13.50 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part-time, Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2026-10-31T23:59:59.999Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-05T12:52:59.874Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A2151-26-0010 - **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/A2151-26-0010/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=A2151-26-0010 - **Employer website:** https://www.cantilupe.com/ ## Job Content ### Job summary We are looking for a reliable and compassionate Phlebotomist to join our friendly primary care team for one day per week (8 hours). The successful candidate will provide a high-quality phlebotomy service to our patients, ensuring blood samples are collected safely, efficiently and with a positive patient experience at the heart of everything you do. You will join a team of established Nurses and Health care assistants. Full support will be provided but you must already be a fully qualified phlebotomist, Nurse or HCA to carry out this role. ### Main duties of the job - Carry out venepuncture and blood collection safely and effectively. - Provide a calm, professional and reassuring experience for patients. - Correctly identify patients and ensure samples are accurately labelled and handled. - Prepare and process specimens in accordance with practice and laboratory procedures. - Maintain accurate and timely clinical records. - Follow infection prevention and control procedures at all times. - Ensure appropriate equipment and clinical areas are clean, safe and well maintained. - Recognise and appropriately respond to patients who may become unwell during or following blood collection. - Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants and the wider practice team. - Maintain confidentiality and comply with all relevant policies and procedures. ### About us Cantilupe Surgery is based in Hereford city centre, with a branch surgery at Hampton Dene, a few miles away. We serve a population of 12500 patients and comprise 3 GP Partners, 4 Salaried GPs, 3 Nurse Practitioners, a Prescribing Paramedic, 5 Nurses (including lead Nurse) and 3 Health Care Assistants. We are proud to provide excellent care to our patients, over both sites. ### Details - Date posted: 05 October 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £12.83 to £13.50 an hour DEPENDENT ON EXPERIENCE - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working - Reference number: A2151-26-0010 - Job locations: 51 St Owen Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2JB, United Kingdom, Hampton Dene Surgery, Gorsty Lane, HEREFORD, HR1 1UN, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Clinical Duties - Undertake venepuncture safely and competently for adults and, where appropriately trained, children. - Confirm patient identity and check relevant clinical information before undertaking venepuncture. - Explain the procedure to patients and obtain appropriate consent. - Provide reassurance and support to patients who may be anxious or apprehensive about having blood taken. - Select appropriate equipment and blood collection tubes according to the requested investigations. - Collect blood samples in accordance with relevant procedures and infection prevention and control requirements. - Correctly label, package and store specimens prior to transportation to the laboratory. - Ensure specimens are accompanied by accurate and complete clinical/request information. - Recognise and appropriately manage complications associated with venepuncture, including bleeding, bruising, fainting and other adverse reactions. - Follow appropriate procedures in the event of a difficult or unsuccessful blood draw and seek assistance when required. - Dispose of sharps and clinical waste safely in accordance with practice policy. - Maintain appropriate standards of infection prevention and control, including hand hygiene and use of personal protective equipment. - Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with information governance requirements. - Escalate any clinical concerns or issues identified during an appointment to an appropriate clinician. - Work within professional and personal competence and undertake additional training where required. Patient Care - Treat all patients with dignity, courtesy and respect. - Communicate effectively with patients from a range of backgrounds and with differing communication needs. - Maintain a calm and professional manner, particularly when dealing with anxious, vulnerable or distressed patients. - Make reasonable adjustments where required to support patients with disabilities or additional needs. - Provide appropriate information and aftercare advice following venepuncture. - Maintain privacy and confidentiality at all times. ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Essential Criteria - Qualifications and Training - Relevant phlebotomy training or recognised competency in venepuncture. - Evidence of appropriate training in infection prevention and control. - Basic understanding of health and safety and safe handling of clinical waste and sharps. - Willingness to undertake mandatory and role-specific training. - Experience - Experience of undertaking venepuncture safely and competently. - Experience of working directly with patients or members of the public in a healthcare or similar environment. - Experience of handling clinical specimens appropriately. - Experience of maintaining accurate patient records and documentation. - Skills and Knowledge - Demonstrates safe and competent venepuncture technique. - Good understanding of infection prevention and control. - Good understanding of patient confidentiality and information governance. - Able to recognise and appropriately respond to common complications of venepuncture, such as fainting or bleeding. - Good verbal and written communication skills. - Able to communicate effectively with patients who may be anxious, distressed or have additional communication needs. - Good organisational skills and attention to detail. - Able to work safely and effectively without constant supervision. - Able to recognise the limits of own competence and seek appropriate assistance. - Personal Attributes - Caring, compassionate and patient-centred approach. - Professional, reliable and punctual. - Calm and reassuring manner. - Respectful and non-judgemental attitude. - Works well as part of a multidisciplinary team. - Flexible and willing to adapt to changing service requirements. - Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. - Commitment to maintaining high standards of patient safety and confidentiality. **Desirable** - Desirable Criteria - Additional healthcare qualification or relevant clinical training. - Basic Life Support training. - Safeguarding training. - Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the role. - Previous experience working in general practice or another primary care setting. - Experience using primary care clinical systems. - Experience of working with a laboratory specimen collection and transport system. - Experience of undertaking phlebotomy in a busy clinical environment. - Experience working with patients with difficult venous access. - Knowledge and Skills - Understanding of the role of phlebotomy within primary care. - Familiarity with common blood tests and appropriate sample requirements. - Understanding of local laboratory procedures and specimen rejection criteria. - Knowledge of safeguarding principles. - Understanding of health and safety requirements within a clinical environment. - Values and Behaviours - The successful candidate will demonstrate: - Patient-centred care puts patients' needs, dignity, privacy and safety at the heart of their work. - Respect and compassion treats patients and colleagues with courtesy, kindness and respect. - Teamwork works constructively with the wider primary care team and contributes positively to the practice environment. - Professionalism maintains appropriate boundaries, confidentiality and professional standards. - Safety and quality follows agreed procedures and recognises and escalates concerns appropriately. - Equality and inclusion treats everyone fairly and respectfully and supports an inclusive environment. ### Physical and Other Requirements **Essential** - Able to undertake venepuncture and associated clinical duties safely. - Able to stand and work at a phlebotomy station for periods of time. - Able to safely handle clinical equipment, specimens and clinical waste. - Able to comply with occupational health requirements relevant to the role. - Satisfactory employment references and appropriate pre-employment checks. - Where applicable, satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.