Job summary
Join our friendly, dedicated, and patient-focused team as a Phlebotomist (Maternity Cover) at Hereford Medical Group.
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Phlebotomist to provide maternity leave cover within our busy primary care service. Applicants must have completed a recognised Venepuncture qualification and have a minimum of 12 months' recent phlebotomy experience, with confidence in performing venepuncture independently while delivering excellent patient care.
The role is for 20 to 30 hours per week. You will be working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team from our purpose-built site in the centre of Hereford, carrying out venepuncture procedures, maintaining accurate patient records, and ensuring the safe handling and processing of samples in accordance with practice protocols.
The successful candidate will receive support and guidance from the Lead Healthcare Assistant and wider clinical team.
If you are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and thrive in a supportive healthcare environment, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As a Phlebotomist (Maternity Cover), you will provide high-quality venepuncture services across our sites. We are seeking someone with a recognised Venepuncture qualification and a minimum of 12 months' phlebotomy experience.
Duties include taking blood samples, accurately labelling and preparing specimens, maintaining patient records, ensuring timely laboratory dispatch, and delivering excellent patient care. You will work closely with the wider clinical team to maintain safe, professional, and welcoming clinical environments.
About us
Hereford City. Our main hub is a modern, purpose built practice located in the centre of Hereford, close to the train station. We are a people centred organisation, caring for approximately 49,000 patients and employing around 180 permanent staff, alongside a range of trainees.
We place great value on our team and offer a comprehensive range of employee benefits, including:
- 25 - 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), dependent on length of service (pro rata for parttime staff)
- Onsite Occupational Health services and support
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Generous NHS Pension Scheme with a 14.38% employer contribution
- Specsavers eVoucher (one per year)
- Access to the Blue Light Card discount scheme
Our mission is to provide high quality, compassionate primary care to our community.
Details
- Date posted: 05 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £12.71 to £12.92 an hour
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 9 months
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: A0871-26-0031
- Job locations: Station Medical Centre, Station Approach, Hereford, HR1 1BB, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details of the role, including key responsibilities, person requirements, and expectations relating to patient care, confidentiality, infection prevention and control, and professional standards
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 12 months' phlebotomy experience.
- For full details of the skills, qualifications, experience, and personal attributes required for this role, please refer to the attached Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Venepuncture Course.
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