Phlebotomist

Job summary We are looking for Phlebotomist (Care coordinators) (full or part time) to work with our friendly and supportive team at Faversham Medical Group. Phlebotomist (Care coordinator) (Agenda For Change - Band 2) These positions will require working weekends and Bank Holidays due to our Urgent Treatment Centre being open 7 days a week 8am to 8pm. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be carried out as part of our recruitment procedures and also regularly during employment. Those who have lived/travelled abroad for more than 3 months over the past 5 years must also undergo a police check from the relevant country. The responsibility for payment of this lies with the Practice. It is a requirement that safeguarding training will remain up to date and the safeguarding policies and procedures in place within the Practice will be adhered to during employment. Faversham Medical Practice is committed to equality of opportunity and compliance under The Equality Act 2010. Please let us know if you have any reasonable adjustments required to support your application process. Closing date 13th September 2026 Interviews will be held in person. Full details will be made available to candidates who are being invited for interview. The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Main duties of the job Job Summary: Working under the direct supervision of the Nurse Lead and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the post-holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples from patients only as the result of a direct referral from a GP. To act as Phlebotomist when required for Faversham Medical Groups contribution towards Primary Care Network (PCN) activity. About us Faversham Medical Group consists of 2 GP surgeries; Faversham Medical Practice and Newton Place Surgery. We also run an Urgent Treatment Centre based at Faversham Health Centre. We are a friendly and supportive team. Faversham is a beautiful, historic market town. It is close to the vibrant city of Canterbury; just 60 miles from London and yet within easy reach of attractive coastline areas and beaches. Details Date posted 25 August 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £25,272 a year Agenda for Change Band 2 Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number A0646-26-0024 Job locations Faversham Health Centre Bank Street Faversham Kent ME13 8QR United Kingdom Newton Place Surgery Newton Road FAVERSHAM Kent ME13 8FH United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities JOB TITLE: PHLEBOTOMIST (CARE COORDINATOR) REPORTS TO: PARTNERS OF FAVERSHAM MEDICAL GROUP (Clinically) PRACTICE MANAGER (Administratively) Job Summary: Working under the direct supervision of the Nurse Lead and strictly in accordance with specific Faversham Medical Group guidelines and protocols, the post-holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples from patients only as the result of a direct referral from a GP. To act as Phlebotomist when required for Faversham Medical Groups contribution towards Primary Care Network (PCN) activity. Duties and Responsibilities: Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions. 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 request and confirming with patient whenever possible. Recording collection of blood sample in patient record in accordance with Faversham Medical Group 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. Blood pressure recording. Urine tests. Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team. Perform administrative tasks to meet the needs of Faversham Medical Group and the Urgent Treatment Centre. Clear and re-stock consulting rooms. To assist with maintaining, ordering, putting away clinical supplies and stock rotation. Confidentiality: In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately. In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Fav