Closing date: 18 November 2026

Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Phlebotomist to join our team, working 12 hours per week as required (salary pro-rata). The successful candidate will support the registered nursing team in delivering care to patients and acting on own initiative where appropriate.

Main duties of the job
The candidate will form a part of the nursing team responsible for ensuring the practice provides an optimum service of care to the practice population. They will undertake phlebotomy and some administration duties.

About us
We are a fully staffed, supportive and dynamic practice with a clinical team comprising of 2 partners, 6 salaried GPs, 3 ANPs, 1 pharmacist, Practice Nurses, HCAs and a complement of admin / managerial staff along with our reception team.

We work collaboratively with our PCN group and other practices. Our PCN staff include a pharmacist and physiotherapists and a social prescriber.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: Depending on experience £25,272
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: A4381-26-0002
Location: Hollway Road, Bristol, BS14 8PT

Job responsibilities

• Provide care in accordance with instructions and recognised training received. This may involve some level of decision making and prioritising using guidelines developed in the treatment room team
• Provide and maintain a safe and comfortable environment for all patients and carers
• Identify the appropriate blood tests required either requested by GP, nurse or secondary care provider; or If the patient presents for monitoring of their chronic disease before their clinic appointment
• Maintain the integrity of samples collected by processing immediately, either preparing for collection or appropriate storage.
• Participate in a team approach to patient care in conjunction with the Primary Health Care team, medical staff and professionals allied to medicine.
• Contribute to the legibility and accuracy of the patients care plan, records and other reports
• Participate in team meetings
• Assist with admin work as required, such as, support in flu clinics
• Assist with stock control, stores ordering and general operational support
• Undertake extended professional development

Person Specification
Qualifications - Essential

• Level 2 certificate in phlebotomy
• Commitment to develop new skills and attend relevant study sessions

Qualifications - Desirable

• Previous NHS or healthcare experience
• Experience of taking blood samples from adults and, where required, children
• Experience using clinical systems such as EMIS

Experience - Essential

• Previous experience in a nursing setting
• Experience of developing relationships with external agencies and organisations
• Experience of working across organisational boundaries within health or social care

Experience - Desirable

• Experience working in a GP practice

Personal Skills and Qualities - Essential

• An understanding of team dynamics
• An understanding of the role of General Practice and Primary Care Trusts within the wider NHS
• An understanding of the law relating to data protection confidentiality
• An understanding of the implications of cultural difference for service delivery
• Ability to work without supervision to achieve the objectives of the post
• Able to refer to senior member of staff when appropriate and safer to do so
• Ability to prioritise tasks
• Ability to be flexible in relation to working hours (e.g., preparation of treatment room before opening)
• Access to reliable transport for means of travel

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details
Employer name: Stockwood Medical Centre
Address: Hollway Road, Bristol, BS14 8PT, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.stockwoodmedicalcentre.co.uk/

For questions about the job, contact:
Deputy Practice Manager, Jacky Stenner
jacky.stenner@nhs.net
01275894210

Apply through our website.