Job overview
If you are passionate about patient care and would like to work in a busy, dynamic environment, then the role of Phlebotomist may be for you. Our team of Phlebotomists take blood samples from both inpatients and outpatients at West Suffolk Hospital (WSH) and those attending Mildenhall Health Centre Hub, Newmarket Community Hospital and Sudbury Community Health Centre - you will need to be able to drive to access all locations.
The inpatient service is provided 7 days a week, whilst for outpatients the service is weekdays plus Saturday mornings at some sites.
It would be advantageous if you have had some experience in this field, although the right attitude is more important and training will be provided. The post holder will be responsible for obtaining blood samples from inpatients and outpatients by means of venepuncture, the post will include some associated reception tasks. The successful applicant will be able to exhibit good people and communication skills, attention to detail, manual dexterity in addition to good numeracy and literacy skills.
The phlebotomy role is important in delivering a high quality, timely and cost-effective service, whilst upholding the Trusts vision and values including the principles of Patient First.
If you would like to help us put patients first or for further information, please contact Shan Barnes, Phlebotomy Manager on 01284 712767.
Please note if a high amount of applicants are received, this advert will close early.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of the Phlebotomy team and will take blood samples by venepuncture from inpatients and outpatients at various locations within and remote from West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. As well as the ambassadorial role of this front-line phlebotomy service, there will also be opportunities to participate more fully with the work of all pathology departments and to provide cover for Pathology Reception.
- To be part of the team responsible for the collection of blood samples by venepuncture from patients served by West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust - if undergoing training, the collecting of blood samples will be supervised.
- Communication with all patients of varying needs.
- Positive identification of patient and labelling of samples.
- Requirement to perform phlebotomy duties at various locations to support the phlebotomy service, e.g. Outpatient Phlebotomy Department, inpatient wards and MacMillan Unit at West Suffolk Hospital or Outpatient Phlebotomy at Sudbury Community Health Centre, Newmarket and Mildenhall. This may include new locations in the future as the phlebotomy service develops.
- Maintain records in relation to activities carried out.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- • Strives for excellence.
- • Self-motivated.
- • Ability to be flexible and respond to the needs of the service
- • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- • Puts the patient first in everything that is undertaken.
- Awareness of self and impact on others.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- • Good verbal communication skills
- • Demonstrable interpersonal skills, ability to work alone and as part of a team.
- • Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time.
- • Manual dexterity appropriate to activities associated with post.
Desirable
- • Good written communication skills.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- • Understanding of role and activities associated with the post.
Desirable
- • Knowledge of Pathology IT systems.
- • Previous relevant experience or working in the NHS
- • ECDL.
Education & Qualification
Essential
- • GCSE in Maths and English, Grade A – C (5 – 9) or equivalent.
Desirable
- • NVQ Training.
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This advert is for Phlebotomist with West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust in Bury St Edmunds, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,272 Per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 08 Jul 2026.
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