About this role
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached document for Gillingham Medical Practice - Phelebotomist, Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualification in venepuncture Healthcare experience Driving Licence and access to own vehicle Please refer to the attached JD & Person Specification for full details
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Gillingham Medical Practice
Address Barn Surgery
Newbury
Gillingham
Dorset
SP8 4XS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gillinghamsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)