About this role
Job summary
Leith Hill Practice is looking for a friendly, compassionate and motivated Phlebotomist to join our supportive clinical team for 25 hours per week. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working directly with patients and takes pride in delivering a professional, efficient and caring service. You'll play an important role in supporting the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of our patients while working alongside experienced GPs, Nurses and Healthcare Assistants in a welcoming General Practice environment.
Main duties of the job
You will provide a high-quality phlebotomy service for patients, undertaking venepuncture safely and confidently while maintaining excellent patient care. You will also support basic health monitoring, prepare samples for collection, maintain clinical equipment and stock levels, and ensure accurate patient records are maintained. Working collaboratively with the wider practice team, you'll help ensure clinics run smoothly and patients receive an excellent experience.
About us
The Leith Hill Practice is a well-established GP practice serving our local community across two sites in Capel and South Holmwood. We are proud of our friendly, supportive culture where teamwork, kindness and high-quality patient care are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to developing our staff and offer ongoing training, the NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility), free onsite parking, Blue Light Card discounts, NHS eye test vouchers and opportunities for continued professional development within primary care.
Job description Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Perform venepuncture safely and efficiently for patients of all ages. Collect, label and prepare blood samples for transportation in accordance with Practice and laboratory protocols. Ensure accurate patient identification and maintain clear clinical records using the Practice clinical system. Prepare and maintain clinical rooms, ensuring equipment and consumables are available for clinics. Monitor and replenish phlebotomy stock and clinical consumables as required. Adhere to infection prevention and control procedures and maintain high standards of cleanliness. Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care. Participate in mandatory training and maintain professional competencies.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualified in Phlebotomy Confidence using IT systems (experience with Systmone desirable but not essential). The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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 Leith Hill Practice
Address The Old Forge Surgery
168 The Street
Capel
Surrey
RH5 5EN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leithhillpractice.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
