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Phlebotomist

Paston Surgery

Norwich, NR28 0BQ £13 – £13 a year Permanent Posted 1 September 2026 Apply by 14 September 2026

Home Office register entry: Paston Surgery, North Walsham

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Role description

Job summary

We are looking for a part time Phlebotomist with excellent clinical, communication and service skills to join our friendly Nursing Team.

Ideally you will have experience and the role is ideally suited to someone wanting to work school hours.

Main duties of the job

Typical duties include venepuncture, ICE forms, sample handling, and updating patient records. Please see the Job Description for more details.

Candidates must be service-minded, driven to help others and make the patient experience as straightforward as possible. Confidence in talking to patients with diverse needs is required and excellent communication skills are required. It is essential to be organised, efficient, adaptable, and flexible in a fast-paced working environment.

Applicants should be enthusiastic, professional, and ideally have experience of working in a busy GP surgery using SystmOne. In addition to a competitive salary, you will also be enrolled to the NHS Pension Scheme. Training and ongoing development support the role.

About us

Paston Surgery serves a population of over 6600 patients in North Walsham and the surrounding area. A Phlebotomist is an essential part of our Nursing Team and support other clinical staff and practice management.

Closing date for applications is 14th Sep 2026. You are advised to apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date if enough suitable applications are received. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, you should assume you have not been shortlisted, but we would like to thank you for your interest at Paston Surgery.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.75 to £13 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2738-26-0002

Job locations

9-11 Park Lane

North Walsham

Norwich

Norfolk

NR28 0BQ

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Phlebotomist. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

  • Obtaining patient consent for the collection of a blood sample
  • Performing venipuncture in accordance with practice protocols
  • Maintaining accurate patient records on the clinical IT system
  • The correct labelling, packaging and storing of samples
  • Effective use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies
  • Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner
  • Maintaining an effective liaison with the NHS Trust laboratory staff
  • Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Phlebotomist may be requested to:

  • Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead
  • Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
  • Support and participate in shared learning within the practice
  • Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant qualification in venepuncture
  • Good standard of general education

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with the general public
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting
  • Experience of working in a primary care environment
  • Venepuncture
  • Ability to record accurate clinical notes

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
  • Clear, polite telephone manner
  • Effective time management (planning and organising)
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

Desirable

  • Competent in the use of MS Office applications
  • Clinical IT system user skills

Qualities

Essential

  • Polite and confident
  • Flexible and cooperative
  • Motivated
  • High levels of integrity and loyalty
  • Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
  • Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
  • Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
  • Effectively utilise resources
  • Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Desirable

  • Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development

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

Paston Surgery

Address

9-11 Park Lane

North Walsham

Norwich

Norfolk

NR28 0BQ

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.pastonsurgery.nhs.uk/

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