Band 3 Phlebotomist (Part Time/Full Time)

Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; Ilford, Greater London, Romford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in London seeks a skilled phlebotomist to support their phlebotomy department. The role involves providing services across various hospital areas under professional supervision, ideal for candidates with prior experience and strong communication skills. The position will require flexibility in working hours, including weekends and bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a phlebotomist in a healthcare setting is essential.
• Good customer care focus with a pleasant and understanding approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide phlebotomy services across all hospital areas.
• Work as part of a phlebotomy team to ensure well-organised services.
• Adhere to working across various departments as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Customer care focus

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Secondary school level mathematics and English

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust. We are looking for someone to support the work of our Phlebotomy department based across two sites at Queen’s and King George Hospitals. The successful candidate will join our team in bleeding patients in ward areas, outpatient areas and outreach clinics.

Responsibilities

• Provide phlebotomy services to all hospital areas under the guidance of senior and lead phlebotomists and the phlebotomy manager.
• Work as part of a phlebotomy team to ensure well-organised phlebotomy services.
• Work across ward areas, outpatient areas and outreach clinics as required, including on Bank Holidays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Experience working as a phlebotomist in a healthcare setting is essential.
• Good customer care focus with a pleasant and understanding approach to members of the public.
• Good/punctual attendance and a flexible approach to work.
• Local candidates with some previous experience in a healthcare setting are encouraged to apply.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail.
• Satisfactory performance in mathematics and English at secondary school level or equivalent.
• All work will be undertaken under the supervision of qualified staff.

Additional Information

• As part of your application, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification.
• All new staff are subject to a probationary period.
• Applications should be made online. For queries regarding the application process or assistance, contact Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Organisation and Services

Under the leadership of Chair Jacqui Smith and Chief Executive Matthew Trainer, we provide care across three diverse London boroughs and additional regional services. Our major specialties include Neurosciences, Radiotherapy, Hyper Acute Stroke Unit and dedicated breast care, with two main sites: King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic, and operate some of the busiest emergency departments in London. We are committed to improving waiting times and delivering high-quality patient care.

Application Closing

This advert closes on Monday 15 Sep 2025.