Location
Bournemouth, England
Salary
£12.75
Profession
Phlebotomist
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
27 Aug 2026
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Job requirements

Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.

Essential

11 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Qualifications

    GCSEs or similar, to include English Language and Maths

  • Qualifications

    Qualified in phlebotomy.

  • Knowledge and Skills

    Strong communication in English, both written and spoken.

  • Knowledge and Skills

    Ability to deal with distressed patients in an empathic, caring and compassionate way.

  • Knowledge and Skills

    To have their own vehicle and hold a valid driving licence to meet the travel requirements of the role. You will require business insurance

  • Knowledge and Skills

    Ability to write and maintain accurate clinical records

  • Knowledge and Skills

    Have strong IT skills

  • Knowledge and Skills

    Good time management skills

  • Knowledge and Skills

    Be able to prioritise their day and be familiar with all routine blood tests and understand their clinical importance

  • Knowledge and Skills

    To be able to work independently within a team structure and possess excellent communication skills

  • Knowledge and Skills

    Demonstrate a flexible approach to work and to follow instructions and guidance given to them

Desirable

5 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Experience

    Experience in Home visiting.

  • Experience

    Previous experience of working in a Primary Care

  • Experience

    Previous HCA or Phlebotomy experience in a healthcare setting

  • Qualifications

    NHS Care Certificate

  • Knowledge and Skills

    To demonstrate and be up to date competency and understanding of phlebotomy technique and sampling conditions

Job summary

We are recruiting for an experienced Phlebotomist.

16 hours per week on a permanent contract, working with our PCN Enhanced Team.

£12.89 hourly rate.

This role will require an Enhanced DBS Clearance. Should you have this certificate as part of the DBS subscription service, we would be happy to accept this providing the original is shown. Otherwise, you will be expected to complete a new application.

As the role involves patient home visits, you are required to be able to drive, own a vehicle for work, and have Business Car Insurance.

Main duties of the job

Main duties and responsibilities (this list is not exhaustive):

-Working in the community with housebound patients under the direction of a qualified nurse.

-To collect venous/capillary blood samples without harm to patient or self by following the phlebotomy standard operating procedures.

-To obtain such blood samples to a standard fit for laboratory testing ensuring collection, maintaining appropriate files and records as required.

- To ensure that all phlebotomy equipment and accommodation is properly maintained and suitable for use.

- To perform basic observations including SATS and BP.

Experience of home visiting is desirable however further training will be provided.

About us

Bournemouth East Collaborative Primary Care Network Ltd. comprises four practices working together in East Bournemouth, Dorset. The PCN serves a population of approximately 53,000 patients with a diverse demographic. Our network is forward thinking and is actively developing our network team of healthcare professionals. By working together, we use our combined skills to provide a service that is joined-up, holistic, proactive, and personal for the patient.

Practices

Beaufort Road Surgery

Littledown Surgery

Shelley Manor Medical Centre and Holdenhurst Road

Southbourne Surgery

The PCN is committed to developing, supporting and sustaining a diverse workforce, representative of the community it serves. By working together with our different Network teams, we use our combined skills to provide a service that is joined-up, holistic, proactive and personal for the patient.

Our Network teams

Enhanced Care Visiting team for frail housebound patients and those in care homes. The team includes visiting GPs, ANPs, Frailty Nurses, Care Coordinators, Clinical Pharmacist.

BEC Treatment Centre working out of the Treatment Centre at Shelley Manor Medical Centre supported by GPs, ANPs, Respiratory Nurse and HCAs.

First Contact Physiotherapy Practitioner service.

Digital Lead

Pharmacy team comprising of Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.

Mental Health practitioners and Mental Health triage practitioners

Health & Wellbeing Coaches and Social Prescribers

Details

  • Date posted: 27 August 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £12.75 an hour
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Part-time
  • Reference number: A4712-26-0010
  • Job locations: The Treatment Centre, First Floor, Beechwood Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 1LX, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Equality & Diversity

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of equality of opportunity and diversity, taking into account and being aware of how individual actions contribute to and make a difference to the equality agenda.

The PCN is a friendly, flexible, forward thinking and supportive Network.

We can we offer you in return?

Our PCN reflects the NHS values of working together for our patients and the communities we serve; we will support you with a robust induction programme to help you achieve your full potential and highlight areas of training to ensure good progression.

We highly value a teamworking ethos and strongly promote a culture of support and development for our staff.

All our mandatory learning opportunities are free to all employees, and many can be used towards revalidation for those with a professional qualification.

Equal opportunity

Bournemouth East Collaborative PCN is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants meeting the minimum criteria for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, marriage or civil partnership status, gender, gender expression or gender identity, disability, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or veteran status.

Immigration Act 2016

All applicants will be asked to provide the required documented evidence of eligibility to live and work in the UK, prior to the interview. In completing this application, you are giving Bournemouth East Collaborative PCN permission to contact the Home Office/UKBA to establish your immigration status and eligibility to work at Bournemouth East Collaborative PCN.

Bournemouth East Collaborative PCN is not a Licence Sponsor and can only consider applicants who have the right to live and work in the UK.

Bournemouth East Collaborative PCN reserves the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.

Employer's website

https://bournemoutheastcollaborative.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.89 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Free flu jabs
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

  • Do you have a recognised Phlebotomy qualification?
  • Are you familiar with all routine blood tests and understand their clinical importance?

Education:

  • GCSE or equivalent (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Full UK driving licence and own car (required)

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