Job overview
Phlebotomist, Band 2 - 37.5 hours per week
The phlebotomy Department is part of the Cancer and Clinical Services Division, supported by a clinical lead with the reporting line that goes through a Service Manager, General Manager. The overall performance and governance oversight is provided by a triumvirate comprising a Divisional Medical Director, Director of Operations and a Director of Nursing.
The job involves taking blood from patients on the wards, in outpatient clinics and in patient homes. The department is currently open from 7.30 am to 5.00 pm, with staff working various shift patterns.
Main duties of the job
Phlebotomists are Clinical Support Workers who are expected to work as part of a team within a hospital environment and in the community. After appropriate training and demonstration of competence, they obtain blood samples from patients through venepuncture as requested by doctors, and train other healthcare workers to become competent at venepuncture.
Previous phlebotomy experience is desirable. We are looking for a responsible, adaptable person with good communication skills who can cope with the workload within this busy department. You will be expected to work on Saturday/Sunday mornings and Bank Holidays on a rota basis for which extra payment will be given. This is mainly a cross-site role, and you will need to be a car owner/driver with a car available at all times and insured for business use, as some travel involves GP surgeries, Community clinics and patients' homes.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a member of a team
- Working in a busy environment (this experience may be transferable from non- employment area)
Desirable
- Relevant NVQs or equivalent
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Use own initiative when occasion arises
- Good IT and keyboard skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to fulfil the requirements of the post and complete work
Desirable
- Experience of working as a Phlebotomist, or working in a laboratory/ hospital environment and use of their computer systems
- Understanding of a range of routine work procedures
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Good general education, Maths and English.
Desirable
- Relevant NVQs or equivalent
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This advert is for Phlebotomist with Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust in Carshalton, London, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £30,142 pro rata per annum incl HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 06 Aug 2026.
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