Job summary
Newport Pagnell Medical Centre is looking to welcome an experienced and qualified phlebotomist into our busy practice to cover a maternity contract for between 6-12 months. This position is offered on a part-time basis for 22 hours per week to work mornings. Supporting the lead nurse, the post-holder will be responsible for performing key tasks.
Main duties of the job
- Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample
- Working strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the post-holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples from patients
- Be accurate when taking blood samples, verifying patient details and test request on request form and recording on patient record
- Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers
- When performing venepuncture, physical, social and emotional care should be taken into consideration
- Recognise and report situations where there might be a need for protection
- Responsible for monitoring own standards with clinical team in order to ensure that consistently high quality samples are taken
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
- Participate in further training and to maintain a commitment to professional development as needed
- Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others
- Contribute to the improvement of services
About us
Thedoctors and staff at Newport Pagnell Medical Centre are proud to offer the highest standard of patient-centred healthcare.We run many clinics for themanagement oflong-term conditionssuch as asthma and diabetesand offer a wide variety of othermedical servicesincluding antenatal, postnatal care, minor surgery and childhood vaccinations.
Benefits include;- NHS Pension Scheme
- Life insurance
- Family benefits including an adult dependents pension and childrens pension
- Ill health benefits
- 20%employer contribution
- Health service discounts
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Free parking at all our sites
Details
Date posted
17 April 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.71 an hour
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
29542
Job locations
Queens Avenue
Newport Pagnell
Buckinghamshire
MK16 8QT
Employer details
Employer name
Primary Care Careers
Address
Queens Avenue
Newport Pagnell
Buckinghamshire
MK16 8QT
Employer's website
https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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