Part-Time Phlebotomist - Lab & Ward Care

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a part-time Phlebotomist to support a busy service across William Harvey Hospital in Ashford and surrounding clinics. The role includes ward and phlebotomy suite duties, with weekend and bank holiday rotas and progression from band 2 to band 3 after a year, subject to performance and training.

You will work 29 hours per week, with a rota covering Monday to Friday 8-5 and Saturday/Sunday mornings 7-11.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths & English minimum grade D or equivalent.
• Experience in a customer-facing environment is essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the health care team and patients.
• Must complete Moving and Handling policy adherence.
• IT literate and able to use standard computer systems.
• Must have Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Be compassionate and caring as a member of the frontline Phlebotomy Team.
• Work on wards and in Phlebotomy Suites as required.
• Label all specimens accurately and clearly.
• Collect samples for tests as appropriate.
• Maintain stocked work areas and report shortages promptly.
• Ensure confidentiality of patient information at all times.
• Assist patients who experience difficulties during blood collection.
• Report accidents or incidents to senior staff and document promptly.
• Keep work areas and equipment clean and aligned with safety standards.
• Work within appointment times to minimise delays.

Skills

Customer facing

Communication

IT literacy

Basic Life Support

Team player

Flexibility

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Job description

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a part-time Phlebotomist to support a busy service across William Harvey Hospital in Ashford and surrounding clinics. The role includes ward and phlebotomy suite duties, with weekend and bank holiday rotas and progression from band 2 to band 3 after a year, subject to performance and training.

You will work 29 hours per week, with a rota covering Monday to Friday 8-5 and Saturday/Sunday mornings 7-11.