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Job overview
Would you like to help make a difference to our patients by becoming a Phlebotomist at Ipswich Hospital?
We are looking for phlebotomists to play a key patient focused role in our Hospital where you will be collecting blood samples directly from patients by venepuncture. This role is both clinic and ward based job.
Please note you will not be testing the samples in the laboratory as this role does not include any laboratory work.
You will be required to have good communication skills to engage with patients with varying needs and good IT skills to navigate our patient databases and record samples.
For this role you need no prior phlebotomy experience as full training will be provided.
We have part time posts available. You will work a variety of shifts within the 7 days week where the hours of these shifts range between 07:30 – 18:00. All phlebotomy staff are required to participate in the cover of weekdays, weekends, bank holidays, including Christmas, on a rota basis, and cover short notice absence. Please contact us for further information about working hours and shifts.
We are looking for individuals who understands the changing services of phlebotomy and will represent the service going forward.
If you think this role could be the next step in your career, we would like to hear from you
Main duties of the job
- Collect blood samples directly from patients by venepuncture
- Accurate identification of patient and labelling of samples.
- Required to perform duties in various locations, eg Out-patient departments, wards and general practice.
- Responsible for data entry on to the computer system
- Maintains records in relation to activities carried out.
- Work in the hospital ward environment with patients who may be severely debilitated
- Communication with all patients of varying needs.
- Adhere strictly to established protocols and trust policies
- Maintain and promote professional image of ESNEFT
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
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This advert is for Phlebotomist with East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Colchester, 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 28 May 2026.
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