QR code linking to this job posting Healthcare Assistant/ Phlebotomist in Flitwick inFlitwick PUBLISHED MON 3 NOV 2025

Depending on experience  PERMANENT 
BLOOD PRESSURE CASELOAD NHS PARAMEDIC PARKING VENEPUNCTURE

Primary Care Careers

Part-time permanent (2 days/week) — usually Mon & Fri, ideal for school runs, childcare or a second job while keeping job security.
Supportive training available for phlebotomy, ECG, spirometry and vaccinations — great for upskilling and career progression.
On-site staff parking and strong commuter links (A6, M1) — ideal if you drive; easy commute from nearby towns.
Busy, diverse patient list (14,250) gives a varied caseload and regular patient contact — build lasting relationships.
Multidisciplinary team in a GP training practice involved in medical research — strong mentorship and CV-building opportunities.
Hands-on clinical duties, venepuncture, wound dressing, diabetic and respiratory checks, B12 injections — rewarding, practical role.
Job summary
Flitwick Surgery is a busy practice looking for a reliable,

Experience
d phlebotomist or healthcare assistant to join our nursing team on a part time, permanent basis for 2 days per week (most likely a Monday and a Friday but this is subject to change). The successful candidate will be able to work in a fast-moving environment and enjoy regular patient contact.The successful applicant will be able to deliver excellent patient care, positively representing the practice and strengthening the relationship between patients and the surgery.We would be willing to support eligible candidates with training if they did not have the skill set for this role. Please note, this advert may close early if we receive sufficient applications.

Main duties of the job
Phlebotomy and sample management.Wound management, dressing and suture removal.Taking clinical measurements such as blood pressure, foot checks and other physiological readings.Performing ECGs and taking Peak flow readings and Spirometry/Feno (if qualified and training will provided if not).Supporting long term condition management by performing diabetic health checks to include foot checks and for respiratory conditions takings peak flow, Spirometry and Feno (training will be provided if required).Health promotion and checks would form part of the role with the post holder providing support and encouragement to help patients self-manage their health and conditions.Administer the influenza, covid and pneumococcal vaccine under supervision.Administer B12 injections.Monitor nursing and practice clinical stocks and support in the ordering of nursing supplies.Undertake and maintain records of cold chain checks and other monitoring checks as required.

About us
Flitwick is a busy surgery serving a practice population of 14,250 patients. Run as a partnership the clinical team consists of GPs, ANPs/minor illness nurses, a Paramedic, Pharmacists, Practice Nurses, and HCAs. We are also a training practice for GPs and also take part in medical research. We also are part of a PCN Green Vale Health. As a commuter town in rural Bedfordshire, the practice population is diverse, seeing patients of all life stages. We have good links to the A6,M1 and parking for staff.Please don't hesitate to contact Hanna Osborne - Operations & HR Manager at , if you would like to discuss the role prior to making an application.

Details

Date posted
November 2025

Pay scheme
Other

Salary
Depending on

Experience
Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Part-time

Reference number
29127

Job location
sHighlandsFlitwickBedfordshireMK45 1DW

Job description

Job responsibilities
Ifyou would like to find out more information about this role, please see theattached job specification.

Job description

Person Specification

Qualifications
EssentialSuccessful completion of the Care Certificate, or willingness to undertake, as indicated by the CQC;Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or equivalent;

Experience
EssentialGood understanding of the phlebotomist/HCA roleGood communication skillsExcellent clinical skillsBe able to manage their workload efficiently and confidently

Person Specification

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
Part-time permanent (2 days/week) — usually Mon & Fri, ideal for school runs, childcare or a second job while keeping job security.
Supportive training available for phlebotomy, ECG, spirometry and vaccinations — great for upskilling and career progression.
On-site staff parking and strong commuter links (A6, M1) — ideal if you drive; easy commute from nearby towns.
Busy, diverse patient list (14,250) gives a varied caseload and regular patient contact — build lasting relationships.
Multidisciplinary team in a GP training practice involved in medical research — strong mentorship and CV-building opportunities.
Hands-on clinical duties, venepuncture, wound dressing, diabetic and respiratory checks, B12 injections — rewarding, practical role.
 


in Flitwick
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