Phlebotomist

Boots UK; Bonnybridge; Hybrid; GBP 17,881 - 19,782; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage expenses covered

Generous staff discount

Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment

Flexible benefits scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

A leading healthcare retailer in the UK is seeking a relief phlebotomist to provide vital services across various locations. You will manage appointment diaries, take venous blood samples, and deliver compassionate care. Ideal candidates have at least a year of phlebotomist experience, a valid UK driving licence, and exceptional customer care skills. This is a full-time role that offers competitive hourly rates and a comprehensive benefits package, including mileage expenses and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months’ experience as a phlebotomist.
• Full, valid UK driving licence and access to a car.
• Willingness to work weekdays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manage the appointment diary for clinics.
• Take venous blood samples according to UK guidelines.
• Communicate with team to ensure safe service provision.

Skills

Phlebotomist experience

Customer care

Empathy

Education

Healthcare Training Programme at NVQ2 or equivalent

Job description

Boots UK, Bonnybridge, Scotland, United Kingdom

The hourly rate for this role is £12.98 and up to £14.36 across selected locations within London.

About the role

We are looking for a relief phlebotomist to travel up to 2 hours to different stores across the region. Based at our Falkirk High Street store, you will regularly travel to Glasgow Buchanan Gallery, East Kilbride The Plaza, Edinburgh Shandwick Place, Edinburgh Gyle Centre, Dundee High Street and Dunfermline Kingsgate Shopping Centre stores to provide support for our healthcare services.

In these stores, you will conduct a variety of pharmacy services, including taking venous blood samples from patients, managing the appointment diaries, greeting patients and delivering the service. You will use your ability to connect with patients to provide exceptional patient‑centred care.

Key Responsibilities

• Day‑to‑day management of the appointment diary to ensure clinics are set up as required.
• Ensure every individual arriving for a pre‑booked appointment is greeted, booked into the system and completion of all pre‑consultation paperwork.
• Take venous blood samples from individuals according to UK guidelines, ensuring integrity and appropriate storage.
• Prepare samples for collection; ensure missed collections are escalated and samples reach the laboratory within the set timeframe.
• Communicate with store leadership, pharmacist and pharmacy team to ensure safe and appropriate provision of the service.
• Order and maintain adequate stock of consumables and materials required to deliver the service.
• Ensure the consultation space always meets the required consultation room standards.

What You’ll Need To Have

• Minimum 12 months’ phlebotomist experience.
• Willingness to work weekdays and weekends.
• A full, valid UK driving licence and access to a car for travel.
• Understanding that you may be requested to change your work location on short notice.
• Punctuality to arrive at each store in time to set yourself up.
• Healthcare Training Programme at NVQ2 or equivalent.
• Empathetic, approachable, and able to build relationships quickly with colleagues and customers.
• A passion for customer care and working in healthcare.

It would be great if you also have

• Experience working within community pharmacy.

Our Benefits

• Mileage expenses covered by Boots for travel to stores outside of your base store.
• Generous staff discount.
• Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child.
• Flexible benefits scheme.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you – find out more at boots.jobs/rewards.

Why Boots

We’re always looking for people who care; people who go the extra mile to change things for the better. You’ll be joining a company that is evolving and always looking to improve. We foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues by providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, we change for the better.

What’s Next

Your application will be reviewed by our team, and we will contact you as soon as we can. If successful, we will arrange an interview with the hiring manager. We are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments. This role requires the successful candidate to complete a pre‑employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location you will be asked to submit a DBS, PVG or an Access NI Check. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industry: Retail