# Phlebotomist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/phlebotomist/98ba4c43-f727-48af-b737-9697bc561784 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/phlebotomist/98ba4c43-f727-48af-b737-9697bc561784.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Colchester - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Closing date:** 2026-05-28T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-21T14:26:49.634Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Essex/Ipswich/East_Suffolk_North_Essex_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Phlebotomist/Phlebotomist-v8028250 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8028250?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.esneft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Job Details 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 ## Responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. ## Person Specification ### Education **Essential** - GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent grade C / 4 or above or substantial practical phlebotomy experience ### Personal Attributes **Essential** - Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. ### Skills and Aptitudes **Essential** - Good communication skills **Desirable** - Written communication skills ### Knowledge & Experience **Essential** - Understanding of role and activities associated with the post **Desirable** - Knowledge of healthcare IT systems. - Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS - Clinical healthcare experience - Experience working with the public in a public/patient facing role - Experience of working with the public/patients across all age ranges and with varying needs in terms of language skills and physical capabilities - Knowledge of infection control ## Documents - [staff networks (pdf, 230.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2724) - [dbs information (pdf, 315.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1262) - [apprenticeship handbook (pdf, 373.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2499) - [esneft values and behaviours (pdf, 74.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2146) - [value of joining nhs pension (pdf, 125.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2404) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 504.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10315448) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.