Job requirements
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Essential
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- Qualifications
Qualification in venepuncture
- Qualifications
Healthcare experience
- Qualifications
Driving Licence and access to own vehicle
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job summary
Are you a skilled and compassionate Phlebotomist looking for a rewarding role in primary care?
Gillingham Medical Practice is seeking a dedicated Phlebotomist to join our committed team to work up to a minimum of 30 hours per week.
At Gillingham Medical Practice, we pride ourselves on delivering compassionate, high-quality healthcare to our community. Our team works collaboratively to ensure patients feel supported, informed, and cared for.
We review applications as they are received, therefore the closing date may change. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
Main duties of the job
As a Phlebotomist you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team and helping patients feel at ease. Your responsibilities will include:
- Phlebotomy
- Processing of laboratory samples
- Vaccine cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
- IPC audits
- Maintaining accurate patient records
What Were Looking For:
- A caring, empathetic, and professional attitude
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Previous healthcare experience
- A commitment to providing outstanding patient care
About us
We are a well-established two-site practice serving over 13,000 patients across a rural community, with a dedicated triage hub at the heart of our service. Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, ANPs, nurses, pharmacy, wellbeing and mental health professionals, supported by an experienced admin team all working together to deliver high-quality patient care.
Collaboration is central to our approach. We work closely within the Practice and with external partners to ensure seamless, responsive healthcare. Our forward-thinking culture values innovation, teamwork and continuous improvement.
We offer a friendly, supportive environment where staff wellbeing matters and professional development is encouraged.
Staff Benefits:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Birthday leave
- Paid sick/dependency leave (subject to probation)
- Regular 1:1 meetings and annual reviews
Please note: Successful applicants currently registered at Gillingham Medical Practice will need to register with a neighbouring practice.
If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Details
- Date posted: 27 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £12.71 to £12.91 an hour £12.71 - subject to review September 2026
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: A0091-26-0011
- Job locations: Barn Surgery, Newbury, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4XS, United Kingdom, Peacemarsh Surgery, Marlott Road, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4FA, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached document for Gillingham Medical Practice - Phelebotomist, Job Description and Person Specification.
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