About this role
Job summary
Welcome to The Tutbury Practice. As a valued member of our General Practice Nursing team, you will work under the supervision of the Practice Nurse Manager and alongside our experienced nurses, GPs, and wider clinical and administrative teams. Your role supports the organisation and delivery of holistic, proactive, and patient-centred care. This role is for 23 hours per week working across 2 and a half days, 8am until 6pm.
You are expected to maintain a high professional standard of practice at all times, working in accordance with our protocols, policies, and clinical guidelines. You will be supported throughout your role and encouraged to continue developing your skills within your professional scope of practice and competency.
You are professionally accountable and report directly to the Nurse Manager and Deputy Nurse Manager.
Main duties of the job
Perform routine clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, blood pressure checks, ECGs, BMI measurements, suture/clip removal, and lifestyle advice. Collect and prepare pathology samples (bloods, swabs, urine cultures) and ensure these are sent to the laboratory in a timely and safe manner. Provide health promotion and advice on national screening programmes, signposting patients to services such as wound care, podiatry, and weight management. Administer adult and child vaccinations under PSDs and follow national immunisation guidance. Use EMIS/Ardens templates accurately for all procedures. Act as a chaperone during clinical examinations where needed. Assist GPs during minor surgery and coil fittings. Maintain strict infection control standards in line with local and national guidelines. Prepare clinical waste and sharps bins and complete associated documentation. Monitor stock levels in clinical rooms and ensure equipment and supplies are replenished.
About us
The Tutbury Practice is a friendly semi-rural GP surgery located in the village of Tutbury, providing high-quality primary care to a patient population of approximately 8,500. We proudly serve patients from Tutbury and the surrounding areas, including Rolleston, Hatton, and Stretton.
Our clinical team is made up of two GP partners and five salaried GPs, supported by a highly skilled multidisciplinary team that includes a clinical pharmacist, nurse practitioner, and first contact physiotherapist. We are also fortunate to have a fantastic, friendly, and experienced nursing team, alongside a dedicated and approachable administration and reception team who play a vital role in supporting patient care.
The practice operates a total digital triage system using accuRx, enabling efficient access to care and streamlined communication with our patients. We use EMIS Web and Docman to support safe, effective clinical practice and robust document management.
The Tutbury Practice is a training practice for both GP registrars and medical students and is actively involved in research, reflecting our commitment to education, innovation, and continuous improvement. We hold regular clinical and practice meetings to support teamwork, learning, and service development, and we consistently achieve high QOF outcomes.
Overall, we are a supportive, forward-thinking practice with a strong team ethos, committed to delivering excellent care to our local community.
Job description Job responsibilities
We are looking to recruit a compassionate and motivated Health Care Assistant/Phlebotomist to join our friendly General Practice Nursing team at The Tutbury Practice. The main focus of this role is carrying out phlebotomy clinics and ensuring the safe, accurate, and timely collection of blood samples for patients. The successful candidate will also support the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care by undertaking additional clinical duties such as blood pressure monitoring, ECGs, specimen collection, vaccinations, and health promotion advice where appropriate. Working closely with nurses, GPs, and the wider multidisciplinary team, the post holder will maintain excellent standards of infection control, confidentiality, and patient care while accurately recording information using EMIS/Ardens templates. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong communication and organisational skills who is committed to providing compassionate care and delivering an efficient phlebotomy service within a busy GP practice environment.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Ability to provide lifestyle advice and support self-care. Understanding of national immunisation and screening programmes. Knowledge of evidence-based practice. Competence in key clinical skills such as phlebotomy and specimen collection. Strong communication and listening skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Effective workload organisation and prioritisation. Awareness of safeguarding, confidentiality, and GDPR. Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations. Experience in general practice.
Desirable
Interest or experience in chronic disease management. Wound care or leg-ulcer management knowledge. Experience with learning disability or mental health reviews. Competence in administering vaccines/injections under PGD/PSD. Understanding of audit and risk management. Experience using EMIS or clinical IT systems.
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 Tutbury Practice
Address Monk Street
Tutbury
Burton on Trent
Staffordshire
DE13 9NA
Employer's website https://www.tutburypractice.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)