Community Phlebotomist

As a community Phlebotomist you’ll be expected to perform phlebotomy duties as directed by the GP and other Community Services, be able to give appropriate advice to patients undergoing blood tests and maintain clear, contemporaneous records. At all times you'll care for the patients and their families in the way that you believe is best, delivering our high service standards, sharing best practice, and actively improving the way we work.

You will be expected to have previous experience in phlebotomy and have completed a structured theoretical and practical assessment on venipuncture. You will need to have the ability to travel across a wide geographical area, therefore applicants must be a car driver/owner. You'll also have strong communication and organisation skills, and a flexible approach which will ensure you deliver positive experiences to patients at every stage of their healthcare journey.

This role is for 29 hours a week working Monday‑Friday in the community and every other Saturday in the Gravesham Community Hospital Outpatient Clinic (9am‑1pm).

As this role is a community role you will require a driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.

• To deal with patients, who are having blood sample taken in a professional and courteous manner.
• To report any problems to the Team Leader or GP for advice or remedial action.
• To maintain confidentiality at all times.
• To maintain accuracy of patient identification on blood bottles.
• Ensure that contemporaneous records are maintained.
• Ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained and that Caldicott principles are adhered to.
• Maintain standards of care in line with clinical policies and procedures.
• To take responsibility for personal protection and safe working environment.
• Act in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act.
• Ensure that incidents are reported in a timely manner.
• To adhere to HCRG care group policies and procedures.
• As a member of the nursing team contribute to service development.
• Participate in clinical supervision.
• Attend mandatory study days.

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.

Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year – guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we may need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit

You will have good experience of working in healthcare as a Phlebotomist.

You will also need to be confident using IT systems and be able to demonstrate working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel.

As this role is a community role you will require a driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.

As a Community Phlebotomist, you’ll be part of our valued team based at Gravesham Community Hospital. You will feel valued as a Community Phlebotomist within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

• A salary of £23,875 (pro‑rata) with access to our group pension.
• Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location.
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases such as grocery…