Job requirements
Essential
20 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Excellent communication kills (writte & oral)
- Skills
Clear & polite telephone manner
- Skills
Effective time management
- Skills
Ability to work as a team member as well as autonomously
- Skills
Good interpersonal skills
- Skills
Ability to follow clinical policy & procedure
- Skills
Competent in using Microsoft Office
- Experience
Previous working with the general public
- Experience
Previous working in a healthcare setting.
- Qualifications
Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Qualifications
GSCE grade A-C in English & Maths
- Personal Qualities
Polite & confidant.
- Personal Qualities
Flexible & cooperative.
- Personal Qualities
Motivated.
- Personal Qualities
High levels of integrity & loyalty.
- Personal Qualities
Sensitive & empathetic in distressing situations.
- Personal Qualities
Effectively be able to communicate & understand the needs of each patient.
- Personal Qualities
Effectively utilise resources.
- Clinical knowledge & skills
Venepuncture
- Clinical knowledge & skills
Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Previous experience using EMIS
- Experience
Previous working in General Practice
- Personal Qualities
Ongoing commitment to professional development.
Job summary
Salford Medical Centre is a GP practice with over 16,000 patients. We also have a branch practice: The Quays Practice which currently operates out of Ordsall Health Centre (M5 3PH)
We are looking to welcome a Phlebotomist to our team to work across both sites due to the increasing demand for blood tests.
Ideally we are looking for someone to work between 15-20 hours per week. We are able to offer some flexibility with regards to start & finish times however working on a Friday will be non-negotiable.
Previous or current experience working within primary care in a GP practice will be an advantage but is not necessary.
What the practice requires:
- You must be able to work between the hours of 8am - 6:30pm
- You must be able to work at BOTH sites.
- We may require flexibility to cover sickness / annual leave (sometimes at short notice)
What we offer:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- NHS Pension
- 5 weeks annual leave in addition to 8 bank holidays (pro-rata)
- A friendly & welcoming team
- Supportive Management
- Uniform provided
Main duties of the job
Obtaining consent & performing venepuncture.
To take Blood pressures, height & weight readings (as required)
To check the diary function to ensure all due blood tests are completed.
Promote a good relationship with our patients.
Working with our nursing team and seeking guidance where necesary.
About us
Salford Medical Centre is one of 10 practices that make up the Salford South East Primary Care Network.We are a long standing high achieving practice and at our last assessment were rated as Good by the CQC.
We work using the EMIS clinical system as well as using Accurx, Docman10, Ardens & Outlook.
Our practice has seen a lot of change in the last 5 years due to the opening of our branch site. We have grown from being under 4000 patients to over 16,000 patients. The patient demographic at each of our sites is very different which provides variety in speaking to people from all walks of life as well as a different working environment and with different members of the team.
Due to our practice expending our clinical & administration teams have grown and diversified. Our team is a mix of ages and backgrounds giving a wealth of knowledge & support for any new starters.
Our clinical team consists of: 1 GP Partner, 11 Salaried GP's, 1 ANP, 2 Practice nurses, 2 HCA's, as well as access to our PCN Pharmacists.
Our clinical, nursing & administrative teams all work harmoniously together as they are all patient focused and driven towards providing the best care for our patients. We also continuously review our systems & processes in order to better meet our patients needs.
Details
- Date posted: 28 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: A1154-26-0005
- Job locations: 194-198 Langworthy Road, Salford, Greater Manchester, M6 5PP, United Kingdom, The Quays Practice (1st floor), Ordsall Health Centre, Phoebe Street, Salford, M5 3PH, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
- Obtaining consent for the collection of blood samples
- Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols
- Maintain accurate records in EMIS
- Urine dipstick testing (training done in house)
- Updating patients Blood Pressure, Height & Weight as required
- Correct labelling, packaging & storing of samples
- Ensuring samples are sent to the lab in a timely manor
- Liasing with the lab for any addition tests required
- Ensuring any patient follow up is arranged as per practice protocols.
- Working with the nursing team and seeking guidance when neccesary for patient related matters.
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This advert is for Phlebotomist (GP Practice) with Salford Medical Centre in Salford, England. It is listed as a Junior Phlebotomist role. The advertised salary is Negotiable. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 11 Oct 2026.
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