Job summary
Working as part of our nursing team, undertaking phlebotomy for our patients and assisting our Health Care Assistants with various tasks in the surgery. You will also be conducting annual recall checks and signposting patients to lifestyle advice.
Hours to be discussed at interview
Main duties
* Phlebotomy
* Annual reviews
* Signposting to lifestyle advice
* Perform tasks within the surgery as part of the nursing team
About us
Vine Surgery Partnership operates from a purpose built surgery with outstanding access for patients. A multi-disciplinary team of GPs, Advance Nurse Practitioners, Paramedic, Clinical Pharmacist, Practice Nurses, HCAs and Health Coaches look after our 13,200 patients across Street, Glastonbury and the surrounding area.
Details
Date posted: 16 October 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £12.21 to £13 an hour
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: A1305-25-0010
Location
Hindhayes Lane
Street
Somerset
BA16 0ET
Job description
* Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample
* Collection of sample(s) of blood in accordance with training and procedures
* Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers
* Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity
* Checking patient identification against GP/Nurse request and confirming with patient whenever possible
* Recording collection of blood sample in patient record in accordance with practice procedure
* Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion
* Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff
* Notifying the GP/Nurse of any significant patient issues
* Ordering phlebotomy supplies to ensure constant supply
* Checking clinical rooms to ensure all supplies are within date and re-stocking where necessary
* Checking sharps bins and replacing when full. Sealing and labelling the bins and removing to the clinical waste bin for collection
* Recording fridge temperatures and advising a member of the Nurse Team if any anomalies are noted
* Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team in any phlebotomy queries
* Conducting QOF reviews using Ardens templates and lifestyle issues addressed
* Blood pressure checks
* Pulse and temperature checks
* Urinalysis
* Provision of lifestyle advice to patients and making appropriate referrals within the practice
* Weight management
* Smoking advice
* Health checks
* Chaperoning duties
* Liaising with the Cleaning Company regarding stock and ordering when required
* Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions
* Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
* Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual
* Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
* Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being
Qualifications
* Confirmation of competency in Phlebotomy
* Confirmation of Maths and English qualifications
* Qualified in Phlebotomy
Experience
* Experience of working in a health setting is essential.
* Experience of working in primary care or general practice setting is desirable.
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
Vine Surgery Partnership
Address:
Hindhayes Lane
Street
Somerset
BA16 0ET
Website: https://www.vinesurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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