Job summary
At Downend Health Group, we are looking for a part-time Phlebotomist (22 working hours per week) to perform health care for patients.
For further details email: bnssg.dhg-hr@nhs.net
Closing date for applications: Sunday, 5th April 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, you are encouraged to submit your application as early as possible.
Please note that previous applicants need not apply again.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will perform venepuncture to patients registered at Christchurch Surgery and Willow Surgery.
About us
At Downend Health Group, our team and their wellbeing are some of our key priorities. The organisation has grown from humble beginnings with a skeleton staff, to a workforce of over 100 employees, providing services from two purpose-built surgeries.
We are here to look after you as much as we are able. We have a range of policies to help staff from a Menopause Policy to resources on Mental Wellbeing. We also understand that flexibility is key to a successful work- life balance and where possible, we offer flexibility in working patterns to accommodate your needs.
Downend Health Group know that all work and no play isn't great for anyone - we hold social gatherings, we run sweepstakes on sporting events and deliver a monthly reward scheme that recognises employees who have gone the extra mile. We value you and your commitment to the practice and like to recognise this with small tokens of appreciation.
Our recruitment process is fast and friendly, at interview we offer a relaxed approach which we think is the best environment for you to learn a little about us and where we can get to know you. We wont keep you waiting long on our decision either and will respond to you as quickly as possible. We welcome applications for our non-clinical roles no matter what your career background. Our workforce team is built around common goals and values, and empathy and patience are key attributes, we also value your life skills which we believe are transferable to our workplace.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role's job duties include but are not exclusive to:
- Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample
- Collection of samples of blood in accordance with training and procedures
- Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers
- Accurate labelling of samples
- Checking patient identification against electronic records and blood sampling request form before any sample taken
- Recording collection of blood sample in patient electronic records in accordance with practice procedure
- Correct disposal of Sharps
- Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the correct laboratories in a timely fashion
- Ensuring that any queries are discussed with Practice Nurse/Scheduled Care Lead or GP
- Notifying GP/Practice Nurse of any significant patient issues
- Performing any other tasks within the skills of the post holder as agreed with the Nursing Team Supervisor
- Ensuring up to date with any mandatory training required of the post
- Chaperoning clinicians, as requested
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role's job duties include but are not exclusive to:
- Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample
- Collection of samples of blood in accordance with training and procedures
- Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers
- Accurate labelling of samples
- Checking patient identification against electronic records and blood sampling request form before any sample taken
- Recording collection of blood sample in patient electronic records in accordance with practice procedure
- Correct disposal of Sharps
- Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the correct laboratories in a timely fashion
- Ensuring that any queries are discussed with Practice Nurse/Scheduled Care Lead or GP
- Notifying GP/Practice Nurse of any significant patient issues
- Performing any other tasks within the skills of the post holder as agreed with the Nursing Team Supervisor
- Ensuring up to date with any mandatory training required of the post
- Chaperoning clinicians, as requested
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to communicate with patients and colleagues;
- Good personal organisation;
- Standard keyboard and computer skills;
- Have manual dexterity to perform phlebotomy
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm in developing clinical skills;
- Ability to use Microsoft Outlook;
- Ability to use MS Word and Excel;
- Ability to learn new software.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Phlebotomy;
- Experience of using EMIS Web;
- Experience of Primary Care.
- Willing to develop clinical skills and competency relevant to the role as full training will be given
Qualifications
Essential
- Specific training for phlebotomy
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality;
- Commitment to ensuring equity of access to health care for all;
- Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense;
- Be organised and reliable;
- Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team;
- Pleasant and articulate;
- Able to work under pressure;
- Able to work in a changing environment;
- To be caring and have a warm and friendly nature;
- Flexibility of working hours;
- Travel between 2 sites
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to communicate with patients and colleagues;
- Good personal organisation;
- Standard keyboard and computer skills;
- Have manual dexterity to perform phlebotomy
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm in developing clinical skills;
- Ability to use Microsoft Outlook;
- Ability to use MS Word and Excel;
- Ability to learn new software.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Phlebotomy;
- Experience of using EMIS Web;
- Experience of Primary Care.
- Willing to develop clinical skills and competency relevant to the role as full training will be given
Qualifications
Essential
- Specific training for phlebotomy
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality;
- Commitment to ensuring equity of access to health care for all;
- Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense;
- Be organised and reliable;
- Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team;
- Pleasant and articulate;
- Able to work under pressure;
- Able to work in a changing environment;
- To be caring and have a warm and friendly nature;
- Flexibility of working hours;
- Travel between 2 sites
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
