Phlebotomist

TN United Kingdom; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to join their healthcare team. This role offers the opportunity to positively impact lives through Phlebotomy services, while providing essential healthcare advice. You'll be part of a dynamic team, welcoming participants and ensuring their comfort during procedures. With full training provided, even those without prior experience can thrive in this role. Enjoy competitive benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and staff discounts, while contributing to a vital health research programme. If you're passionate about healthcare and customer care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive holiday allowance

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Generous staff discount

Free flu jabs

Qualifications

• Experience as a Phlebotomist is desirable, but training is provided.
• Willingness to learn and complete NVQ2 Healthcare training.

Responsibilities

• Welcome participants and explain the Phlebotomy procedure.
• Manage clerical tasks and ensure stock levels.
• Take and maintain venous blood samples.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer Care

Digital Literacy

Empathy

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

NVQ2 Healthcare

Job description

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The hourly rate for this role is £12.36 and up to £13.53 across selected locations within London.

By joining our team, you will be working on behalf of Our Future Health, a charity in partnership with the NHS and aiming to become the UK’s largest health research programme. We are bringing people together to develop new ways to prevent, detect, and treat diseases. The programme will collect information from millions of volunteers across the UK, helping people live healthier lives for longer by transforming the prevention, detection, and treatment of conditions such as dementia, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.

Your main duties will include:

1. Warmly welcoming participants, verifying their details, and explaining the Phlebotomy procedure. Conduct measurements such as height, weight, and waist circumference.
2. Managing clerical responsibilities including booking appointments for our phlebotomy service and ensuring adequate stock levels of essential materials.
3. Taking and maintaining venous blood samples from participants.
4. Supporting on the healthcare counter by providing advice on healthcare products and services to help patients and customers make informed decisions.
5. Opportunity to complete an NVQ2 Healthcare training programme.

What you’ll need to have

• Previous experience as a Phlebotomist is desirable, but full training will be provided for applicants without experience.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure within a busy team or independently.
• Empathetic, approachable, and sensitive in interactions.
• Digitally savvy and comfortable with technology.
• Passionate about healthcare and customer care.
• Willing to learn and complete a Healthcare Training Programme at NVQ2 or equivalent.
• Flexibility to work weekends.

Our benefits

• Competitive holiday allowance
• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Generous staff discount
• Free flu jabs

Additional benefits are available; click here to view our full list of company benefits (subject to change and eligibility).

Why Boots

We're committed to caring; we value inclusivity and diversity, fostering a positive working environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and support our colleagues' growth and well-being.

At Boots, it's with you that we can continue to make positive changes.

To learn more about careers at Boots, click here.

What’s next

If your application is successful, our recruitment team will contact you for an interview. If not, you will be notified by email. This role requires a DBS/PVG check.

We are open to discussing flexible working options, including job share and reduced hours. Reasonable adjustments are available to support your application and interview process.