About this role
Job summary
The Knoll Surgery is looking for a friendly, reliable and experienced Phlebotomist to join our nursing team on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity cover.
We are a busy GP practice caring for approximately 17,500 patients in Frodsham and the surrounding areas.
The successful candidate will provide a safe, efficient and compassionate phlebotomy service, ensuring patients receive high-quality care while supporting the smooth running of our clinical services.
As this is a maternity cover position, we are particularly interested in applicants with previous phlebotomy experience who are confident managing their own clinics and can settle quickly into a busy general practice environment.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Undertaking venepuncture safely and efficiently in accordance with practice protocols.
Managing their own appointment clinics, ensuring appointments run to time.
Correctly identifying patients, labelling blood samples and preparing specimens for laboratory collection.
Maintaining accurate patient records using EMIS Web.
Following infection prevention and control procedures.
Providing a professional, friendly and reassuring experience for patients.
Maintaining clinical stock, equipment and a clean working environment.
Working closely with the wider nursing and administrative teams.
Supporting additional duties appropriate to the role, training and competency when required.
About us
The Knoll Surgery is a well-established GP practice based in Frodsham, Cheshire, providing healthcare services to approximately 17,500 patients.
Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Phlebotomists and a large administrative team.
We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality patient care while maintaining a supportive, welcoming and professional working environment.
We are looking for someone who will become a valued member of our team throughout the maternity cover period, demonstrating flexibility, reliability and a positive approach to patient care.
Job description Job responsibilities
To provide a safe, effective and efficient phlebotomy service to patients at The Knoll Surgery during a period of maternity leave.
The postholder will be responsible for independently managing booked phlebotomy clinics, ensuring blood samples are collected, documented and prepared for laboratory transportation in accordance with practice procedures.
Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Duties
Undertake venepuncture within agreed clinical protocols and assessed competencies.
Confirm patient identity and obtain appropriate consent.
Ensure correct sample collection, labelling, handling and storage.
Provide reassurance and support to anxious or vulnerable patients.
Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control.
Recognise and escalate clinical concerns to the appropriate clinician.
Administration and Organisation
Maintain accurate and timely patient records using EMIS Web.
Manage appointment times effectively and minimise unnecessary delays.
Ensure all blood samples and associated documentation are completed correctly.
Monitor clinical supplies and report stock shortages.
Maintain a clean, organised and appropriately equipped clinical room.
Teamwork and Professional Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with the nursing, clinical and administrative teams.
Communicate professionally with patients and colleagues.
Follow practice policies, including safeguarding, confidentiality, information governance and health and safety.
Complete mandatory training and maintain clinical competency.
Support reasonable changes to duties during periods of increased demand, within the scope of the role.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
* Completed phlebotomy training with demonstrable competency in venepuncture. * Previous practical experience undertaking venepuncture. * Experience working directly with patients. * Ability to manage an appointment-based workload independently. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Good organisational and time management skills. * Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a busy environment. * Understanding of infection prevention and control. * Awareness of patient confidentiality and safeguarding. * Good IT skills and attention to detail. * Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. * Willingness to undertake mandatory training. * Satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an appropriate DBS check. * Ability to fulfil the duties of the post, with reasonable adjustments where required.
Desirable
See above
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 The Knoll Surgery
Address Princeway Health Centre
Princeway
Frodsham
Cheshire
WA6 6RX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.theknollsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)