Phlebotomist

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

Main area Pathology Grade Band 2-3 Contract Permanent Hours

• Part time
• Flexible working

29 hours per week (Part-time role on a rota basis. 8am-5pm Monday to Friday, 7-11am Saturday and Sunday mornings. You will be expected to participate in the team weekend and bank holiday rota according to the site service.) Job ref 344-9596DBH

Employer East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site William Harvey Hospital Town Ashford Salary £25,272 - £27,476 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 23/11/2026 23:59

Band 2-3

Job overview

The Phlebotomy service supports Pathology, general practitioners, community healthcare and private hospitals in east Kent, providing blood samples from the patients of EKUHFT, to the laboratories. One part-time Phlebotomist role is available, 29.0 hours per week, Band 2 - 3 (depending on experience), based at William Harvey Hospital (WHH) in Ashford. Post holders will be on a rota and required to work across Monday to Friday 8-5, Saturday and Sunday mornings 7-11. You will be expected to participate in the team weekend and bank holiday rota according to the site service.

Phlebotomists provide a service to the wards and clinics at the William Harvey Hospital (WHH) in Ashford, QEQM in Margate and the Kent and Canterbury Hospital (K&CH). Additional phlebotomy outpatient clinics are held at Buckland Hospital in Dover and the Royal Victoria Hospital in Folkestone.

Progression through the pay scale from band 2 to band 3 will occur after completion of 1 year in post. It will be subject to the post holder demonstrating the required standards of performance, conduct and completion of statutory and role specific training.

Main duties of the job

• To be compassionate and caring as a member of our front-line Phlebotomy Team.
• To work both on the Wards and within the Phlebotomy Suites as required.
• To be flexible and be a team player.
• Label all specimens, paying meticulous attention to accuracy and clarity of writing.
• Collect samples for Oral Glucose Tolerance Tests as appropriate.
• Ensure work areas are adequately stocked with consumables from Laboratory stores and inform senior staff to make them aware of deficiencies.
• Maintain utmost confidentiality at all times when handling patient details – implications of specific tests must not be discussed with patients.
• Give assistance to patients experiencing difficulties, e.g. those becoming unwell during blood taking.
• Report accidents / incidents to patients arising in the course of blood taking immediately to a Senior Phlebotomist and Transfusion Practitioner and complete appropriate documentation promptly.
• Ensure that all work areas and equipment are cleaned daily, and all spillages are cleared in the correct manner immediately.
• To be mindful of our appointment times and try to work within these to prevent delays.

Working for our organisation

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

PLEASE NOTE - WE CANNOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. Applications are welcome from candidates who already hold an independent right to work in the UK and do not require sponsorship, such as those on a Dependent Partner/Spouse visa. However, we are unable to consider applicants who require visa sponsorship now or in the future, including those currently holding a Graduate Visa (Post-Study Work Visa) where ongoing sponsorship would be required to continue employment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

KMPN: You will have a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in KMPN. We are developing a network academy, a platform for all network education and training from apprenticeships to advanced clinical and scientific qualifications with a single faculty making best use of our talented educators and trainers. You will not be expected to work at sites outside of EKHUFT. However, there will be opportunities for collaborative working within the network.

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’.

If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• GCSE Maths & English minimum grade D or equivalent.

Clinical Skills and Experience

• Evidence of working in a customer facing environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the health care team as well as patients.
• Adhere to the Moving and Handling policy.
• IT Literate.
• To complete Basic Life Support.
• Ability to undertake moderate physical effort safely.
• Exposure / involvement in a care setting is desirable.

Personal / Professional Attributes

• Ability to follow written & verbal instructions and able to prioritize in demanding situations.
• Ability to understand own limitations and seek more senior assistance where required.
• Ability to communicate with the multidisciplinary team.

Governance and Other requirements

• Understands principles and concepts of clinical governance.

Other Requirements

• Flexible to meet service needs
• Upholds and models the Trust values

There are lots of great opportunities at East Kent Hospitals, where staff are caring and put patients first, innovation flourishes and you can develop your career. We’re on an exciting journey of transformation. With a local Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work,
there’s never been a better time to join us. To find out more about east Kent visit our website . The Trust fully supports the SAS Doctors Charter and is committed to their development through its CPD Framework.

We have a relocation policy for eligible candidates, parking available at Trust sites but we encourage other options, like car sharing or public transport.

The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust’s People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information on how this can be managed alongside department expectations and requirements.

The ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for all customer facing roles.

Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Posts working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults require an enhanced check.

Applicants for eligible roles requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship must meet UK Visas and Immigration eligibility criteria.

We operate a no-smoking policy on all our sites and grounds.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

To help us manage recruitment effectively, we use an application limit and we will close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications and the limit is met. If you are interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Name Isla Downs Job title Blood Transfusion Practitioner Phlebotomy Lead WHH Email address [emailprotected] Telephone number 01233 616713 Additional information

For more information or to arrange to visit us, please contact:

K&CH: Lisa March, Lead Blood Transfusion Practitioner & Phlebotomy Lead for K&CH, via email [emailprotected] or phone [phone].

WHH: Isla Downs, Blood Transfusion Practitioner and Phlebotomy Site Lead WHH, via email [emailprotected] or phone [phone].