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Bank Phlebotomist

The closing date is 06 November 2025

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Job summary

Park Surgery are looking for an experienced bank Phlebotomist to support our clinics to our patient population in Herne Bay.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for someone who can provide a high quality phlebotomy service for our patients by obtaining blood samples from patients through venepuncture. The successful candidate will be flexible in covering ad hoc weekday shifts and to help manage backlogs and shortfalls within the service.

This post will be based at the Queen Victoria Hospital in Herne Bay.

About us

We are a large, friendly, forward thinking Practice looking after over 24,000 patients in and around Herne Bay. We are based over two sites and have a large team of staff all working together to provide a high standard of person centred care for our patients.

We are flexible, friendly and ensuring our employees are happy in the work place is a very important value to us.

Details

Date posted

16 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.50 an hour

Contract

Bank

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

A2757-25-0016

Job locations

Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital

King Edward Avenue

Herne Bay

Kent

CT6 6EB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

Working under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager and strictly in accordance with specific Practice guidelines and protocols, the Phlebotomist will be responsible for obtaining blood samples from patients through venepuncture.

Job Responsibilities:

  • To be responsible for taking blood samples in a safe and competent manner
  • To carry out all procedures safely and maintain high standards of care at all times
  • To ensure correct labelling and dispatch of samples.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

Working under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager and strictly in accordance with specific Practice guidelines and protocols, the Phlebotomist will be responsible for obtaining blood samples from patients through venepuncture.

Job Responsibilities:

  • To be responsible for taking blood samples in a safe and competent manner
  • To carry out all procedures safely and maintain high standards of care at all times
  • To ensure correct labelling and dispatch of samples.

Person Specification

Skills and abilities

Essential

  • Numerate and literate.
  • Good decision making, communication and organisation skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels.
  • Good IT skills.
  • Adaptable and flexible to work additional hours.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • A team player.
  • Enthusiasm and energy.

Experience

Essential

  • Venepuncture experience based within a busy phlebotomy department or healthcare setting.
  • Thorough understanding of venepuncture techniques and practices including knowledge of relevant anatomy & physiology, infection control and health & safety issues surrounding the practice.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a primary care environment.
  • Knowledge of EMIS.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Phlebotomy qualification/certificate.
  • Good standard of general education.
Person Specification

Skills and abilities

Essential

  • Numerate and literate.
  • Good decision making, communication and organisation skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels.
  • Good IT skills.
  • Adaptable and flexible to work additional hours.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • A team player.
  • Enthusiasm and energy.

Experience

Essential

  • Venepuncture experience based within a busy phlebotomy department or healthcare setting.
  • Thorough understanding of venepuncture techniques and practices including knowledge of relevant anatomy & physiology, infection control and health & safety issues surrounding the practice.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a primary care environment.
  • Knowledge of EMIS.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Phlebotomy qualification/certificate.
  • Good standard of general education.

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 Park Surgery

Address

Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital

King Edward Avenue

Herne Bay

Kent

CT6 6EB


Employer's website

https://www.parksurgery.net/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Park Surgery

Address

Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital

King Edward Avenue

Herne Bay

Kent

CT6 6EB


Employer's website

https://www.parksurgery.net/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Advisor

Lucy Stroud

lucy.stroud@nhs.net

01227742233

Details

Date posted

16 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.50 an hour

Contract

Bank

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

A2757-25-0016

Job locations

Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital

King Edward Avenue

Herne Bay

Kent

CT6 6EB


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