Job overview
We are currently looking for enthusiastic phlebotomists to work in our very busy Phlebotomy, Anticoagulant, Inpatients and Outpatients services.
The locations of our services are:
Luton and Dunstable Hospital inpatient wards, adult and paediatric outpatient departments
Arndale House in Luton shopping mall
The Travel Lodge, Dunstable Road, Luton. (09.00-17.00)
You will be part of a developing team working in a very busy and essential area of the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Duties will include:
- Taking blood samples from outpatients and inpatients.
- Carrying out general departmental duties.
This is a Band 2 working 22.5 hours per week.
Hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am – 13.00pm
Working Saturday/ Sunday and Bank Holidays for 5 hours, on a staff Rota system.
Main duties of the job
Duties will include:
- To undertake collection of blood samples from inpatients, outpatients and GP requests after suitable training and assessment of competency.
- Band 3 phlebotomists will be expected to be able to collect samples from paediatric patients
- Carrying out general departmental duties.
- To work on a rota system at weekends and Bank Holidays.
- To carry out routine stock taking and monitor stock levels.
- To assist in anticoagulant clinics as required.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification provided. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on advert.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experienced phlebotomist working in the NHS or caring environment
Desirable
- Working in a caring environment
Qualifications
Essential
- CSE or equivalent in Maths and English
- Good educational background
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to deal with the general public
- Previous NHS or caring knowledge
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This advert is for Phlebotomist with Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Luton, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,272 Pro Rata. The contract type is Permanent: Monday to Friday 8.30-13.00. The application deadline is 03 Jul 2026.
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