Phlebotomist (Gables Health)

This is an excellent opportunity to join Gables Medicentre as a Phlebotomist, playing an important hands-on role in supporting our clinical team and delivering high-quality patient care. You will work across both of our sites (Holbrooks and Bedworth) and must be confident working at either location depending on service needs.

As a key member of our clinical support team, you will provide safe, accurate and reassuring blood collection services while ensuring every patient feels comfortable, respected and supported. You will work closely with our Nursing Team, GPs and administrative colleagues to ensure samples are taken, documented and processed efficiently.

If you are calm, compassionate and detail-focused, with a commitment to excellent patient care, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference within a friendly and supportive practice environment.

In this role, you will carry out venepuncture safely and professionally, ensuring accurate patient identification, clear sample labelling and compliance with all practice protocols. You will record each procedure in the patients electronic record, prepare samples for collection, and ensure timely dispatch to the appropriate laboratory.

You will be responsible for maintaining a clean and well-organised clinical area, reporting anomalies to the Nursing Team Lead and escalating urgent concerns to the On-Call GP. You will also work closely with the Reception and Administration Teams to support smooth patient flow and good communication throughout the practice.

This role is suited to someone who works well under pressure, can communicate clearly with patients and takes pride in delivering safe, high-quality care across multiple practice locations.

We are an exciting training Practice committed to the delivery of high quality patient care through utilising a diverse range of skills appropriate to the needs of the practice population. We offer a nurturing environment to support the learning and development of all of our staff. The practice offers staff the opportunity to experience a wide range of clinical management techniques and presentations. With the support of senior clinicians, we utilise best practice & innovative technologies to enhance the outcomes for our patients.

You would be joining a great team where your commitment will be valued, your skills respected and your ambition rewarded.

• Welcome patients warmly, ensuring they feel comfortable, relaxed and informed before blood collection.
• Verify patient identity accurately and check details against the clinicians request form.
• Obtain venous blood samples safely and professionally, following practice protocols and infection control standards.
• Label all samples clearly, legibly and accurately to ensure correct patient identification.
• Use the correct sample containers and follow appropriate storage and handling procedures.
• Record details of each blood sample in the patients electronic record in line with practice processes.
• Prepare, package and dispatch samples to the appropriate laboratory in a timely manner.
• Identify and report any unexpected findings, sample issues or patient concerns to the Nursing Team.
• Escalate urgent or significant clinical concerns immediately to the On-Call GP.
• Maintain a clean, safe and well-stocked clinical environment.
• Ensure all equipment is used, cleaned and stored according to infection prevention and control policies.
• Provide support and clear communication to Reception and Administration teams to aid patient flow and coordination.

• Experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Awareness of blood-borne viruses
• Able to use EMIS clinical computing system
• Experience of working in a General Practice setting

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.