Phlebotomist

We are seeking to appoint a skilled and motivated Phlebotomist to join our established and supportive nursing team at Len Valley Practice. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a busy, patient-focused GP practice delivering a high-quality phlebotomy service to our practice population.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing safe, efficient and compassionate care, running phlebotomy clinics and working closely with the wider clinical and administrative teams across our Lenham and Harrietsham sites. The role requires a high level of organisation, good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining excellent standards of patient care.

Len Valley Practice is committed to providing high-quality services to our patients and to supporting the ongoing development of our staff. You will be joining a professional and welcoming team who value collaboration, flexibility and continuous improvement. Training will be provided, including opportunities to support the practice flu vaccination programme.

The post is part-time, working 8.15am2.15pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, with the possibility of additional hours to meet service needs. This role would suit an experienced and reliable Phlebotomist who is committed to delivering safe, high-quality care within primary care.

The post holder will provide a safe, efficient and patient-focused phlebotomy service to the practice population, delivering clinics across both the Lenham and Harrietsham sites. The role involves working independently to manage phlebotomy clinics while also working closely with the nursing, clinical and administrative teams to ensure a smooth and effective service.

You will be responsible for taking blood samples from patients of different age groups, ensuring samples are correctly labelled, handled and dispatched in line with laboratory and infection control standards, and accurately recording all activity in the clinical system. A strong focus will be placed on patient care, consent, dignity and reassurance throughout each appointment.

The role also involves supporting wider practice activity, including assisting with service improvements, participating in training and contributing to the delivery of seasonal vaccination programmes, including flu clinics. The successful candidate will be expected to communicate effectively with colleagues, elevate any concerns appropriately, and contribute to maintaining high standards of quality, safety and patient experience within the practice.

Len Valley Practice is a friendly forward thinking GP surgery based in the historic village of Lenham Kent caring for just over ten thousand patients across Lenham and Harrietsham The practice is led by five GP partners supported by salaried GPs, GP registrars a strong nursing team, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, physiotherapy and paramedic practitioners as well as skilled administrative and dispensary staff.

We provide a wide range of primary care services including long term condition management, immunisations, maternity and family planning, minor surgery, health screening and treatment of illness or injury Rated Good by the Care Quality Commission the practice is committed to delivering safe effective and patient centred care.

We pride ourselves on being an approachable, supportive and community focused organisation with a strong emphasis on teamwork professional development and delivering high quality care for all.

Main Purpose Of The Post
To provide phlebotomy services to the practice population

Supported by the nursing team within the practice the phlebotomist will be responsible for delivering a phlebotomy service within the boundaries of their role and in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols compliant with laboratory standards whilst adhering to infection control standards they will focus upon providing a safe phlebotomy service supporting patients taking routine blood tests from different age groups as requested by clinicians maintaining clinically accurate records and managing own phlebotomy…