Compassionate Phlebotomist — Flexible Part-Time Role

Transformation Unit; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust in Ashford is seeking a Part-time Phlebotomist to join the team. The role is 29 hours per week on a rota basis, 8am-5pm weekdays and 7-11am weekends from William Harvey Hospital, with progression from Band 2 to 3 after one year based on performance.

You will work across wards and phlebotomy suites, handling specimens with accuracy and maintaining confidentiality at all times. The Trust emphasizes flexible working and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths & English minimum grade D or equivalent.
• Evidence of working in a customer facing environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the health care team as well as patients.
• IT Literate.
• To complete Basic Life Support.

Responsibilities

• Be compassionate and caring as a member of the front-line Phlebotomy Team.
• Work on wards and within Phlebotomy Suites as required.
• Label specimens with accuracy.
• Collect samples for appropriate tests.
• Maintain stock levels and inform staff of deficiencies.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient details at all times.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

IT literacy

Basic Life Support

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

IT systems

Job description

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust in Ashford is seeking a Part-time Phlebotomist to join the team. The role is 29 hours per week on a rota basis, 8am-5pm weekdays and 7-11am weekends from William Harvey Hospital, with progression from Band 2 to 3 after one year based on performance.

You will work across wards and phlebotomy suites, handling specimens with accuracy and maintaining confidentiality at all times. The Trust emphasizes flexible working and team collaboration.