# Phlebotomist

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
- **Location:** Torbay Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Phlebotomist
- **Salary:** £12.71
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Part time - 30 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-12T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-09-28T09:37:42.388Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8325627
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8325627?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking practice. Corner Place Surgery is a well-established practice of over 16,000 patients in the heart of Paignton. We take pride in delivering high quality care whilst maintaining sustainable working conditions for the whole team. We are friendly, hardworking, innovative, enjoy working together and have an experienced team with an excellent clinical skill mix of 8 Partners, 4 Salaried GPs, 2 Clinical Pharmacist’s, 2 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, a Paramedic and a highly trained nursing team, along with a supportive and dynamic administration team.

We are looking for a Phlebotomist with a caring nature and proactive professional manner to provide a high standard of care for our patients. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with good communication skills and a commitment to working as part of a strong and effective team.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This advert is placed on behalf on one of our health service providers. Your application form will be forwarded to the organisation and any future correspondence will be made by the employing organisation.

Please note that Corner Place Surgery does not operate an Agenda for change pay scheme

### Main duties of the job

- Working to Practice protocols, to take blood samples from patients as required by
- doctors or nurses. This will include INR near-patient testing and monitoring.
- Appropriate training will be provided if required.
- To undertake additional healthcare related duties as requested, such as blood
- pressure monitoring, according to protocols provided and completion of appropriate
- training. To maintain accurate computer records. To actively participate in clinical
- and practice meetings. To keep the Treatment Room in a clean and tidy state in
- accordance with the Practice Infection Control standards. To process and record
- specimens for courier collection. To undertake other duties as and when required
- Please note that there is a requirement to be flexible and help to provide cover for holidays and sickness.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

- Frequent exposure to body fluids, e.g., blood and urine
- Occasional exposure to aggressive behaviour
- Frequent use of computer screens
- The Postholder/s should respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge
- patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role. Any breach of
- patient confidentiality would constitute gross misconduct and result in dismissal
- To work as a Phlebotomist within a General Practice setting and be part of the
- Primary Healthcare team providing high-quality and forward-
- thinking care to meet the needs of the practice population. Whilst phlebotomy cover
- is sought, additional Healthcare Assistant skills would be of value.

### Applicant requirements

This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.

## Person Specification

### Skills

**Essential**

- Ability to handle simple medical equipment and undertake phlebotomy (dexterity and manipulation skills).
- Frequent requirement for light physical effort for short periods.
- Ability to work within manual-handling policy.

### Knowledge

**Essential**

- Trained in venepuncture.
- Demonstrates an understanding of primary care.
- Willing to develop clinical skills and competency relevant to the role.

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- Qualifications GCSE or equivalent to grade C or above.

## Documents

- [2609 phlebotomist jd ps (doc, 70.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10647792)

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