PCN Phlebotomist

Job summary
Greater Preston Primary Care Network is looking for a reliable, experienced and compassionate Phlebotomist to join our team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a safe, efficient and patient-centred blood-taking service across different GP practices within the Primary Care Network.

This is a permanent, part-time position working 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with five-hour shifts at different practice locations according to service requirements.

Main duties of the job

• Ensure patients are comfortable and relaxed, explain the procedure and obtain their consent before collecting blood samples.
• Undertake venepuncture safely, competently in accordance with training, clinical guidelines, local procedures.
• Ensure blood samples are collected in appropriate containers and accurately labelled using ICE or the relevant pathology requesting system.
• Record blood sample collection accurately in the patient's clinical record in accordance with practice procedures.
• Ensure samples are stored appropriately, dispatched to the relevant laboratories in a timely manner.
• Recognise and escalate difficult blood-taking situations & any significant patient concerns to the clinical team.
• Maintain accurate & confidential patient records.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures, including the safe handling and disposal of clinical waste and sharps.
• Maintain stock levels of blood-taking equipment & ensure clinical areas are clean, safe & appropriately prepared.
• Communicate effectively with patients, clinicians, administrative staff and the wider PCN team.
• Work flexibly across different GP practice locations within Greater Preston Primary Care Network.
• Undertake blood pressure measurements and accurately record readings in the patient's clinical record.
• Carry out basic patient health assessments and observations. Recognising abnormal observations or clinical concerns to the appropriate clinician.

About us
Greater Preston Primary Care Network is a group of 9 GP practices across the Preston locality working collaboratively to deliver a range of services.

The candidate must be able to travel to the various locations across the locality to provide patient services.

Closing date: 06 November 2026
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: A1816-26-0007

Essential

• Completed phlebotomy/venepuncture training with evidence of practical competency.
• Good understanding of infection prevention and control procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate and patient-centred approach.
• Basic IT skills and ability to maintain accurate clinical records.
• Ability to travel reliably between different GP practice locations.
• Willingness to undertake mandatory training and maintain professional competencies.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

Desirable

• Qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
• Previous experience undertaking venepuncture in a healthcare setting.
• Previous experience working within the NHS or a primary care setting.
• Experience using EMIS Web or other primary care clinical systems.
• Experience using ICE or other electronic pathology requesting systems.
• Knowledge of NHS pathology sample handling and transportation procedures.

Employer contact
For questions about the job, contact: PCN Care Co-ordinator Supriya Ramaswamy, 01772970150

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.