Phlebotomist
About this job
Job Advert Skip to main content
document.body.className = ((document.body.className) ? document.body.className + ' js-enabled' : 'js-enabled');
Cookies on NHS Jobs
We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site.
To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose.
Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies
Menu
Menu Close menu
BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service.
St Austell Healthcare Phlebotomist
The closing date is 18 November 2026
Job summary
St Austell Healthcare are seeking a Phlebotomist to join our busy practice. This is a full time position and will include some Saturday working in the Ophthalmology clinic, and some late shifts, both on a rota basis.
Rate of pay will be dependent on experience.
** Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. **
Advantages include:
- 6 weeks holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Electric car and bike salary sacrifice schemes
- Free staff wellbeing support
Main duties of the job
JOB SUMMARY:
To be part of the primary healthcare team providing high quality and forward-thinking nursing care to meet the holistic healthcare needs of the practice population. The post holder will provide clinical care as directed by the Lead HCA.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Overview of responsibilities
- Establish and maintain communication with a range of people on a range of matters in a form that is appropriate to them and the situation.
- Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others.
- Contribute to the improvement of services.
- Maintain quality in own work and encourage others to do the same.
- Support equality and value diversity, identifying when own or others behaviour undermines equality and diversity.
- Plan, develop, implement and assess approaches to promote health and well-being
- Recognise and report situations where there might be a need for protection
About us
St Austell Healthcare has a strong multidisciplinary team comprising GPs, ANPs, Nurses, Paramedics and Pharmacists and an ethos for innovation and collaboration with health and social care partners.
We are an award winning, happy team and take pride in our work and the care we offer our 38,000 patients.
We are constantly seeking new ways of working to enhance service provision and the patient experience, introducing new technologies and methods of working to meet the expectations of our patient group. We are ambitious and wish to provide the best service we can for the people of St Austell and Mevagissey.
Details
Date posted
04 November 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A0543-26-0029
Job locations
1 Wheal Northey
St Austell
Cornwall
PL25 3EF
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Specific Responsibilities
Clinical Skills
- Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training.
- Venepuncture.
- Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory.
Measuring and recording:
o blood pressure
o pulse rate and rhythm
o temperature
o height and weight
o body mass index
- ECGs.
- Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions.
- Ensure GPs rooms and clinical treatment rooms are clean and well stocked.
- Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence.
- Act as a chaperone, when requested.
- Record information and activities undertaken with patients and carers in an accurate and timely fashion using manual or computer systems and read codes.
- Assist within Ophthalmology clinics on a Wednesday/Saturday rota basis, this involves assisting with invasive procedures into eyes.
- Late shifts on a rota basis
Job responsibilities
Specific Responsibilities
Clinical Skills
- Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training.
- Venepuncture.
- Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory.
Measuring and recording:
o blood pressure
o pulse rate and rhythm
o temperature
o height and weight
o body mass index
- ECGs.
- Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions.
- Ensure GPs rooms and clinical treatment rooms are clean and well stocked.
- Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence.
- Act as a chaperone, when requested.
- Record information and activities undertaken with patients and carers in an accurate and timely fashion using manual or computer systems and read codes.
- Assist within Ophthalmology clinics on a Wednesday/Saturday rota basis, this involves assisting with invasive procedures into eyes.
- Late shifts on a rota basis
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience within general practice/healthcare sector
- Good keyboard/IT skills
- Experience of working in a busy and fast paced environment
Desirable
- Knowledge of Data Protection Act and how this is applied in General Practice
- Experience of using SystmOne computer system
- Awareness of the importance of safeguarding and procedures
- Previous experience of working in a pressured environment
Skills
Essential
- Self-motivated with the ability to use own initiative;
- Ability to cope with change;
- Able to work on own initiative and as part of a multi-disciplinary team;
- Be able to multi-task and follow tasks through to their conclusion;
- Ability to work with changing, and sometimes conflicting priorities, with supervision;
- Ability to remain clam, friendly and professional under pressure;
- Ability to solve problems within area of work/knowledge;
- Good level of computer literacy;
- Effective oral communication and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to assist with invasive procedures with eyes. Including assisting with injections into eyes.
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of SystmOne.
- Flexible in approach to work
- Interested in/aptitude for learning new skills/taking on new challenges
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE grade C and above in Maths and English or equivalent or substantial experience in similar role will be considered.
- Venepuncture training.
Desirable
- NVQ 2
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience within general practice/healthcare sector
- Good keyboard/IT skills
- Experience of working in a busy and fast paced environment
Desirable
- Knowledge of Data Protection Act and how this is applied in General Practice
- Experience of using SystmOne computer system
- Awareness of the importance of safeguarding and procedures
- Previous experience of working in a pressured environment
Skills
Essential
- Self-motivated with the ability to use own initiative;
- Ability to cope with change;
- Able to work on own initiative and as part of a multi-disciplinary team;
- Be able to multi-task and follow tasks through to their conclusion;
- Ability to work with changing, and sometimes conflicting priorities, with supervision;
- Ability to remain clam, friendly and professional under pressure;
- Ability to solve problems within area of work/knowledge;
- Good level of computer literacy;
- Effective oral communication and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to assist with invasive procedures with eyes. Including assisting with injections into eyes.
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of SystmOne.
- Flexible in approach to work
- Interested in/aptitude for learning new skills/taking on new challenges
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE grade C and above in Maths and English or equivalent or substantial experience in similar role will be considered.
- Venepuncture training.
Desirable
- NVQ 2
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
St Austell Healthcare
Address
1 Wheal Northey
St Austell
Cornwall
PL25 3EF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.staustellhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
St Austell Healthcare
Address
1 Wheal Northey
St Austell
Cornwall
PL25 3EF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.staustellhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
HR
Details
Date posted
04 November 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A0543-26-0029
Job locations
1 Wheal Northey
St Austell
Cornwall
PL25 3EF
United Kingdom
Privacy notice
St Austell Healthcare's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
Support links
© Crown copyright
Market insight
Explore related jobs
Similar jobs
See all similar jobsHealth Care Assistant NVQ Level 3
GP with interest in Women's Health
Clinical Associate Psychologist (CAP)
Staff Nurse -Harold White Ward
General Services Assistant
Frequently asked questions
What salary can I expect?
This listing does not show a salary. Similar roles in St Austell often pay around 39 239 £ (median of 6 offers).
How do I apply for this job?
Open the original source page and contact the employer there. Finder never charges job seekers.
Are these jobs up to date?
Yes. Finder regularly refreshes vacancies from public sources and removes closed offers.