Adult Phlebotomist

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Phlebotomist to join their team. The candidate will be responsible for safely collecting blood samples, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety in their work area. This role requires effective communication skills and attention to detail in handling specimens.

Qualifications

• Experience or training in blood collection techniques.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations in phlebotomy.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients.

Responsibilities

• Draw blood from patients using venepuncture.
• Verify patient identity to ensure correct sample collection.
• Maintain equipment and ensure compliance with infection control guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Patient Care

Tools

Phlebotomy Equipment

Job description

The post holder will.

• Use technical equipment to safely draw blood from patients
• Explain the process of drawing blood clearly to a patient
• Reassure and calming patients who might be nervous or scared of the procedure
• Apply dressings to the wound created by drawing blood
• Register the blood and storing it in the correct environment
• Send blood samples to testing laboratories
• Maintain an organised and clean work area based on health and safety regulations and the guidelines of the Trust
• Answer patient questions regarding collection techniques and offering additional resources on the collection process, if the patient requests them
• Stock Keeping of supplies
  
  

The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of a Phlebotomist

• Collecting Blood Samples Safely and accurately draw blood from patients using venepuncture
• Verifying Patient Identity Confirm patient details (name, date of birth, NHS number, etc.) to ensure correct sample collection and labelling.
• Preparing Patients Explain procedures, provide reassurance, and ensure the patient is comfortable before drawing blood.
• Labeling and Handling Specimens Correctly label blood samples and ensure they are handled, stored, and transported according to protocol.
• Maintaining Equipment and Supplies Ensure all phlebotomy equipment (needles, vacutainers, tourniquets, etc.) is clean, sterile, and ready for use.
• Infection Control and Safety Compliance Follow infection control guidelines, wear appropriate PPE, and dispose of sharps and biohazard waste safely.
• Data Entry and Record Keeping Accurately record details of the sample collection, patient data, and time of draw in both paper and digital formats.
• Working with Healthcare Teams Communicate effectively with nurses, doctors, and lab technicians to ensure smooth workflow and accurate diagnostics.
• Monitoring Patient Reactions Observe patients for adverse reactions (e.g., fainting, bleeding) during and after the procedure and respond appropriately.
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Stay updated with new techniques, safety protocols, and NHS or organisational policies related to phlebotomy.
  
  

Trust Information

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation. We are among the UK’s busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.

We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sonya Angus Job title: Phlebotomy manager - Remote Testing Lead Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 020 7351 8401

I am available

Monday - Friday

Times: Between 09.00 - 17.00

Informal visit: arranged appointments only