Phlebotomist

Mendlesham Medical Group has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced or a newly qualified phlebotomist to join our team on a part-time basis, for 17.5 - 20 hours per week working on Monday to Fridays at our branch site at Bacton. Whether you’re looking for full-time or part-time work, we’d love to discuss how you can fit into our thriving practice.

The main responsibilities of the role include:

• Working strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols to assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care;
  
• Collecting samples of blood in accordance with training and procedures, ensuring correct storage, labelling, recording and efficient dispatching of samples;
• Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible, and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample;
• Checking patient identification against GP or nurse request, and confirming with the patient whenever possible;
• Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff;
• Notifying the GP of any significant patient issues;
• Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team.
  
  

• Minimum of a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or equivalent qualification or experience;
• Relevant qualification and clinical knowledge and skills in venepuncture;
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting, ideally within primary care;
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes;
• Consistently confidential, compassionate and respectful approach, placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues;
• Ability to communicate effectively, and to understand the needs of the patient;
• Strength in problem-solving, with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required;
• Flexibility and an adaptable approach;
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Work-life balance and supportive culture
• Well-structured clinical sessions to ensure fair patient contact.
• Team well-being is a priority, with a culture of support, and collaboration.
• Training Practice—we support GP registrars and medical students and provide mentorship opportunities.
• Regular clinical and educational meetings fostering continuous learning and development.
• Embracing Digital Innovation—streamlined document workflow management and digital tools to reduce administrative burden.
• High QOF achievement and dispensing practice benefits.
• Rural setting with a good balance of deprivation and affluence, providing a rewarding and varied clinical caseload.
  
• Work alongside GPs, nurse practitioners, paramedics, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and a paramedic home visiting service.
• A well-run and supportive practice management team ensuring smooth operations.
• A collaborative, friendly, and professional team environment that values everyone’s contributions.