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The Forum Health Centre

Phlebotomist / HCA (GP Practice)

The closing date is 15 June 2025

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Phlebotomist / HCA to provide additional phlebotomy (blood test) and NHS health check capacity to end of March 2025 based in new clinic rooms at the Coventry and North Warwickshire Cricket Club to meet increasing demand.

Candidates MUST be fully competent and experienced in phlebotomy and able to work to 8 minute appointments in a GP clinic setting.

Applications from candidates without up-to-date phlebotomy training and recent experience will be rejected.

Hours will initially be Monday, Thursday and Friday 8am-3pm (19.5hrs a week).

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be responsible for running daily phlebotomy and NHS Health Check clinics, ensuring that all samples that require hospital analysis are correctly labelled, logged and have the necessary completed paperwork and are ready in time for collection by the courier.

Due to this role being at a satelite location it is essential that you can drive and have daily access to a car.

About us

Forum Health Centre is a busy GP practice rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC. We provide care to a local population of over 21,000 patients in the east of Coventry.

Providing exceptional patient care is at the centre of everything we do. We are looking for a hard-working, conscientious individual to provide important phlebotomy services to our patients.

We have a satelite location at the Coventry and North Warwickshire Cricket Club that is exceptionally popular with patients offering a convenient location with lots of car parking and a great clinic envorinment.

Details

Date posted

05 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share

Reference number

A1835-25-0002

Job locations

Farren Road

Wyken

Coventry

CV2 5EP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities:

  • Perform venipuncture and collect blood specimens from patients
  • Verify patient information and ensure proper labeling of samples
  • Prepare samples for laboratory testing and maintain specimen integrity
  • Follow established protocols and safety guidelines during the collection process
  • Take blood pressure and health screening information
  • Perform NHS Health Checks (BMI, BP and blood test followed by health advice)
  • Provide exceptional customer service to patients and address any concerns or questions

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities:

  • Perform venipuncture and collect blood specimens from patients
  • Verify patient information and ensure proper labeling of samples
  • Prepare samples for laboratory testing and maintain specimen integrity
  • Follow established protocols and safety guidelines during the collection process
  • Take blood pressure and health screening information
  • Perform NHS Health Checks (BMI, BP and blood test followed by health advice)
  • Provide exceptional customer service to patients and address any concerns or questions

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE A to C in English and Maths
  • Care certificate
  • Phlebotomy training
  • NHS Health Checks

Desirable

  • HCA training

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a nursing team
  • Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
  • Experience of working under pressure

Desirable

  • Experience of working in primary care
  • Experience of working in a GP practice
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE A to C in English and Maths
  • Care certificate
  • Phlebotomy training
  • NHS Health Checks

Desirable

  • HCA training

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a nursing team
  • Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
  • Experience of working under pressure

Desirable

  • Experience of working in primary care
  • Experience of working in a GP practice

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 Forum Health Centre

Address

Farren Road

Wyken

Coventry

CV2 5EP


Employer's website

https://www.forumhealthcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Forum Health Centre

Address

Farren Road

Wyken

Coventry

CV2 5EP


Employer's website

https://www.forumhealthcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Tim Morris

timmorris@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

05 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share

Reference number

A1835-25-0002

Job locations

Farren Road

Wyken

Coventry

CV2 5EP


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