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Phlebotomist (GP Practice)


Location
Salford, England
Salary
Negotiable
Profession
Phlebotomist
Grade
Junior
Deadline
11 Oct 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
28 Sep 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

Job requirements

Essential

20 listed

Requirements 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 listed

Additional 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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