Phlebotomist

We are seeking experienced and motivated Phlebotomists to join our staff bank to support GP practices across Cornwall.

Working on a flexible basis, you will play a key role in delivering safe, effective blood sample collection services, contributing to timely diagnosis and ongoing patient care.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team within different practice settings, adapting to local systems and processes while maintaining high clinical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform venepuncture in line with clinical guidelines and best practice
• Ensure patient comfort, dignity, and reassurance throughout procedures
• Confirm patient identity and obtain informed consent
• Label, store, and prepare samples accurately for laboratory testing
• Ensure samples are dispatched promptly in line with protocols
• Maintain accurate clinical records clinical systems
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures at all times
• Report clinical concerns or anomalies appropriately
• Work collaboratively with teams to support service delivery

What Were Looking For

• Recognised training/qualification in phlebotomy
• Previous experience in a primary care or similar setting
• Ability to work independently and adapt to different practice environments
• Experience using clinical systems
• Strong communication and patient care skills
• Flexible and reliable approach to work

Why Join the Staff Bank?

• True flexibility - choose when and where you work, set your availability, and select shifts that suit your lifestyle
• Opportunities to work across a range of GP practices in Cornwall, helping to fill short-term vacancies while supporting patient care in local communities.
• Gain experience in a variety of primary care settings
• Support local practices and communities when they need it most
• Additional Information

Shifts are offered on an ad hoc basis depending on service need. You will be expected to maintain mandatory training and competencies

Job responsibilities

Deliver patient care by providing and maintaining a high standard of phlebotomy care for patients. Working under the direction of the Service Lead and as part of a team, the post-holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture, as requested.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform venepuncture and collect blood samples in line with training, procedures, and service protocols.
• Ensure patient comfort, dignity, and reassurance throughout the process.
• Confirm patient identity against documentation and with the patient wherever possible.
• Obtain informed consent prior to sample collection.
• Accurately and legibly label all samples to ensure correct identification.
• Package, store, and handle samples safely in accordance with guidelines.
• Ensure timely and appropriate dispatch of samples to laboratories.
• Maintain accurate patient records, documenting all procedures as required.
• Report anomalies, incidents, or patient concerns promptly to a senior nurse or GP.
• Work collaboratively with clinical and administrative teams and assist patients, including undertaking chaperoning duties where appropriate.
• You will be expected to carry out any other duties that may reasonably be required in line with your main duties, as directed by the service lead.

Essential qualifications

• Relevant qualification in venepuncture
• A first aid certificate or basic healthcare training
• 5 GCSEs Grade 4 or above or equivalent

Desirable qualifications

• A first aid certificate or basic healthcare training
• Accredited phlebotomy courses
• 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

Kernow Health CIC hosts the Cornwall General Practice Staff Bank on behalf of GP practices across the county, providing a flexible workforce to support services as and when required.

Kernow Health CIC, Cudmore House, Treliske Industrial Estate, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3LP

Please note, we reserve the right to close the advert early should there be a significantly high level of applications.

We recognise that AI is becoming part of daily life, and you may choose to use it to help prepare your application. We welcome innovation but ask that anything you submit reflects your own abilities, experience, and voice. AI can support how you describe your skills and experience, but it should never replace your own words as we want to get to know you.

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