Phlebotomist

Churchdown Surgery is looking to recruit an experienced phlebotomist, 4 days per week, to work as part of our dedicated nursing team. This is a Permanent role.

To be responsible for extracting blood samples in line with practice procedures and policies, and administering the processing of all blood sampling requests in an efficient and precise manner.

We are a large practice with more than 16,500 patients situated in Churchdown, a large village between Gloucester and Cheltenham, and are proud to have been serving the area for over 100 years.

Our purpose is to work with our patients to promote the health of our growing community, by ensuring excellent patient care is delivered by a friendly, highly motivated and respected health care team. Our close-knit team is committed to offering high quality, safe and effective care with a focus on providing excellent patient access.

• Date posted: 26 October 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Other
• Salary:
  Depending on experience. Pay is on the last working day of the month
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Part-time
• Reference number: A
• Closing date: 13 November 2026

To work as part of the multidisciplinary practice team to provide a safe, effective and patient-centred phlebotomy service to the practice population. The postholder will undertake blood collection and associated clinical duties in accordance with their training, professional competence, practice policies and procedures, and relevant clinical guidelines.

The postholder will contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care by supporting the GPs, nursing team and wider practice staff.

• Welcome patients and explain the blood collection procedure, ensuring they are as comfortable and relaxed as possible.
• Confirm the patient's identity using the appropriate identification checks and verify the blood test request against the patient and clinical record, confirming details directly with the patient wherever possible.
• Obtain the patient's agreement before proceeding with blood collection and respond appropriately to any concerns or difficulties.
• Collect blood samples safely and effectively, in accordance with training, competence, practice protocols and relevant guidelines.
• Ensure all samples are correctly labelled at the point of collection, using the required patient identification details.
• Ensure samples are placed in the appropriate containers and stored, handled and transported in accordance with laboratory requirements and practice procedures.
• Ensure samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratory within the required timescales.
• Accurately record blood collection and any relevant information in the patient's clinical record using the practice clinical system.
• Ensure that blood collection equipment is suitable for use and within its expiry date.
• Recognise and report any difficulties, abnormalities or concerns arising during blood collection to the appropriate senior member of staff.
• Inform the GP or nursing team of any significant patient concerns identified during an appointment.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant phlebotomy guidance, procedures and best practice.

• Ensure clinical rooms and work areas are clean, tidy, safe and appropriately prepared for patient appointments.
• Check that clinical equipment and supplies are available, suitable for use and maintained in accordance with practice procedures.
• Report faulty equipment, stock shortages, environmental concerns or other hazards to the appropriate person.
• Take appropriate action within the limits of the role to address identified risks and prevent harm to patients, colleagues and visitors.
• Ensure clinical…