About this role
Job summary
Join our friendly and dedicated team as a phlebotomist. We are looking for someone who has completed a recognised Venepuncture course and can provide 20-25 hours a week. As we provide extended access to services this will include include some weekday shifts up to 20:15 and some Saturdays from 09:00 to 17:00 on a rota.
You should have at least 6 months experience of working in the role as a Phlebotomist or as part of another healthcare role.
If you are passionate about patient care and enjoy working in a supportive environment, this could be the perfect role for you.
You will be working as part of a supportive team delivering services from our purpose-built site in the centre of Hereford, with guidance from a dedicated team leader.
We may close this advert early if sufficient applications are received.
Main duties of the job
As a Phlebotomist within our Team, you will carry out high quality venepuncture to support patient care across our sites. Your duties will include taking blood samples in line with clinical guidelines, correctly labelling and preparing specimens, ensuring timely dispatch to laboratories, and accurately recording all procedures. You will help put patients at ease, report any concerns to clinical staff, and work closely with the wider team to maintain safe, clean, and professional clinical environments.
About us
Hereford City. Our main hub is a modern, purpose built practice located in the centre of Hereford, close to the train station. We are a people centred organisation, caring for approximately 49,000 patients and employing around 180 permanent staff, alongside a range of trainees.
We place great value on our team and offer a comprehensive range of employee benefits, including:
25 - 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), dependent on length of service (pro rata for parttime staff)Onsite Occupational Health services and supportCycle to Work SchemeGenerous NHS Pension Scheme with a 14.38% employer contributionSpecsavers eVoucher (one per year)Access to the Blue Light Card discount schemeOur mission is to provide high quality, compassionate primary care to our community.
Job description Job responsibilities
The postholder will carry out venepuncture to obtain blood samples in line with clinical guidelines and internal referrals. Key duties include preparing patients and ensuring their comfort, collecting and accurately labelling specimens, storing and dispatching samples appropriately, and recording all procedures in patient records. The role also involves checking patient identity, reporting anomalies or concerns to senior staff, supporting the clinical team, and maintaining safe, clean, and compliant clinical environments.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Recognised Venepuncture Course. A demonstrable commitment to professional development.
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 Hereford Medical Group
Address Station Medical Centre
Station Approach
Hereford
HR1 1BB
Employer's website https://www.herefordmedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)