26/TUNW - Phlebotomist

Randox Laboratories; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Randox Laboratories in Tunbridge Wells is recruiting a Phlebotomist for a full-time, permanent role. You will collect blood and urine samples, take health measurements, and enter data into PIS, while representing the company at events and maintaining professional standards.

The ideal candidate has a phlebotomy certificate, strong IT skills, and excellent communication. Flexibility for evenings/weekends, Hepatitis B vaccination, DBS check, and the right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certificate or equivalent training.
• Strong IT literacy to operate PIS and other software.
• Excellent communication to obtain consent and explain procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive client appointments, including blood and urine sample collection, personal health measurements, and data entry into our Patient Information Systems (PIS).
• Demonstrate sensitive communication to ensure client understanding and consent.
• Maintain accurate records in PIS, uploading all relevant documentation.
• Represent the company professionally at offsite events and appointments.
• Engage in upselling and cross‑selling at our private health clinic.
• Proactively drive sales and exceed targets.
• Complete company forms, specimen labelling, and laboratory test order forms accurately.
• Demonstrate high IT literacy in order to manage various software systems and daily tasks.

Skills

Phlebotomy certificate

IT literacy

Excellent communication

Education

Phlebotomy training/certification

Job description

Phlebotomist – Tunbridge Wells – (Job Ref: 26/TUNW)

Location: 77 Mount Pleasant Rd, Tunbridge Wells TN1 1PX.

Contract Offered: Full-time, permanent

Working Hours / Shifts: Alternating between Monday to Friday and Tuesday to Saturday. Start and finish times are 7.40am to 4.20pm Monday and Saturday, 6.40am to 3.20pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday and 10.20am to 7pm on a Thursday.

Vaccination: For this position, as you may be in contact with live blood samples, you must be vaccinated against Hepatitis B or be able to get it following a successful interview stage.

Disclosure Check: In line with Care Quality Commission guidelines, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Right to Work Requirement: Please note that this role requires candidates to have the legal right to work in the UK for a minimum of 12 months from the application date. This is to ensure completion of our 9‑month probationary period and for any potential sponsorship decisions to be considered. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at the point of hire.

What does the Phlebotomist role involve?

• Conduct comprehensive client appointments, including blood and urine sample collection, personal health measurements, and data entry into our Patient Information Systems (PIS).
• Demonstrate sensitive communication to ensure client understanding and consent.
• Maintain accurate records in PIS, uploading all relevant documentation.
• Represent the company professionally at offsite events and appointments.
• Engage in upselling and cross‑selling at our private health clinic.
• Proactively drive sales and exceed targets.
• Complete company forms, specimen labelling, and laboratory test order forms accurately.
• Demonstrate high IT literacy in order to manage various software systems and daily tasks.

Essential criteria:

• Previous Phlebotomy experience and certificate or equivalent training.
• Confident using IT programmes.
• Flexibility with working hours, as required by the business inclusive of evenings and weekends.
• Flexibility to work from offsite locations at least once per month.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Currently have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.

Desirable:

• Experience in a private healthcare setting.
• Experience in customer service.
• 6 months experience in Phlebotomy.
• Sales / Retail experience.