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Towcester Medical Centre

Locum / Temporary Phlebotomist

The closing date is 16 July 2025

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Job summary

Towcester Medical Centre are looking for an experienced phlebotomist to join their team on a temporary basis.

Main duties of the job

  • Perform venipuncture and capillary punctures on patients

  • Accurately label, handle, and process specimens

  • Maintain cleanliness and infection control standards

  • Provide excellent patient care and reassurance during procedures

  • Ensure proper documentation and data entry using EMIS

About us

Towcester Medical Centre is a forward thinking training practice situated in a pleasant semi rural market town with good transport connections.

We are high achieving and innovative in our approach and very keen to develop our staff to their full potential.

We have just over 11,100 patients, 5 GP partners, 3 salaried GPS, an experienced nursing team and strong administrative support. This gives us a strong basis to provide excellent patient care.

Our team are very friendly, and this is often commented on by patients, new starters and visitors to the Practice.

Details

Date posted

16 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.82 an hour

Contract

Locum

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A1068-25-0004

Job locations

Link Way

Towcester

Northamptonshire

NN12 6HH


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Phlebotomist is responsible for collecting blood and other specimens from patients for medical testing. This role requires excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform venepuncture safely and proficiantly

  • Collect specimens following proper procedures and labeling standards

  • Verify patient identity and maintain accurate records in EMIS system

  • Ensure proper handling, storage, and transportation of samples

  • Prepare and maintain phlebotomy equipment and work area

  • Follow all safety, infection control, and confidentiality protocols

  • Provide compassionate care

  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare staff

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Phlebotomist is responsible for collecting blood and other specimens from patients for medical testing. This role requires excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform venepuncture safely and proficiantly

  • Collect specimens following proper procedures and labeling standards

  • Verify patient identity and maintain accurate records in EMIS system

  • Ensure proper handling, storage, and transportation of samples

  • Prepare and maintain phlebotomy equipment and work area

  • Follow all safety, infection control, and confidentiality protocols

  • Provide compassionate care

  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare staff

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in phlebotomy or clinical laboratory (1+ year preferred)
  • Excellent manual dexterity and attention to detail

Desirable

  • Experience of working in primary care

Qualifications

Essential

  • Completion of an accredited phlebotomy training program
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in phlebotomy or clinical laboratory (1+ year preferred)
  • Excellent manual dexterity and attention to detail

Desirable

  • Experience of working in primary care

Qualifications

Essential

  • Completion of an accredited phlebotomy training program

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

Towcester Medical Centre

Address

Link Way

Towcester

Northamptonshire

NN12 6HH


Employer's website

https://www.towcestermedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Towcester Medical Centre

Address

Link Way

Towcester

Northamptonshire

NN12 6HH


Employer's website

https://www.towcestermedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Chloe Lamont

chloe.lamont1@nhs.net

01327359953

Details

Date posted

16 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.82 an hour

Contract

Locum

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A1068-25-0004

Job locations

Link Way

Towcester

Northamptonshire

NN12 6HH


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