Company Name
Newport Pagnell Medical Centre
All Locations
Newport Pagnell
Advertising Salary
£12.71 per hour
Function
Healthcare Support
Careers Site Advertising End Date
07 May 2026
Vacancy ID
29542

About the Role

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 tasks to include:
  • 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
Please see job description attached for more information. 

About the Candidate

If you are an experienced phlebotomist looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.
 
You will have the following skills and qualifications:
  • 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
  • Flexibility and an adaptable approach

About Us

The doctors and staff at Newport Pagnell Medical Centre are proud to offer the highest standard of patient-centred healthcare. We run many clinics for the management of long-term conditions such as asthma and diabetes and offer a wide variety of other medical services including antenatal, postnatal care, minor surgery and childhood vaccinations.

Benefits include;
 
  • NHS Pension Scheme 
  • Life insurance
  • Family benefits including an adult dependents pension and children’s pension
  • Ill health benefits
  • 20% employer contribution
  • Health service discounts
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
  • Free parking at all our sites
 

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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