# Phlebotomist

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Primary Care Careers
- **Location:** 145-149 Old Road, Clacton on Sea, Essex, CO15 3AU, United Kingdom
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Phlebotomist
- **Salary:** Negotiable
- **Contract type:** Fixed-Term
- **Employment type:** Full-time, Part-time
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-06T22:59:59.999Z
- **Posted:** 2026-09-24T14:57:31.731Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/M0038-26-0898
- **Application URL:** https://vacancies.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/vacancies/30023/phlebotomist.html
- **Employer website:** https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/

## Job Content

### Job summary

Old Road Medical practice is looking to welcome an experienced and qualified phlebotomist into our busy practice for a 3-month-term contract, to support our nursing team, with hours and pay-scale to be discussed at interview. The role will involve working at both out main practice site and at our branch surgery in St Osyth.

### Main duties of the job

- Working strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols to assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care;
- Collecting samples of blood in accordance with training and procedures, ensuring correct storage, labelling, recording and efficient dispatching of samples;
- Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible, and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample;
- Checking patient identification against GP or nurse request, and confirming with the patient whenever possible;
- Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff;
- Notifying the GP of any significant patient issues;
- Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team.

### About us

Old Road Medical Practice provides healthcare services to approximately 9,500 patients, across our main practice and our branch surgery in St Osyth.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and supportive practice team while helping us deliver high-quality care to our local community.

### Details

- Date posted: 24 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience - depending on experience
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 3 months
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: 30023
- Job locations: 145-149 Old Road, Clacton on Sea, Essex, CO15 3AU, United Kingdom

### Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

## Person Specification

### Experience

**Essential**

- Relevant qualification and clinical knowledge and skills in venepuncture essential - please do not apply without this;
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting, ideally within primary care;
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes;
- Consistently confidential, compassionate and respectful approach, placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues;
- Ability to communicate effectively, and to understand the needs of the patient;
- Strength in problem-solving, with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required;
- Flexibility and an adaptable approach;
- Commitment to ongoing professional development;
- Full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential, as travel between our two sites will be required.

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- Minimum of a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care

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