Phlebotomist

Randox Laboratories Ltd; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical diagnostics company in Cheltenham is seeking a Phlebotomist to manage client appointments, conduct sample collections, and maintain records. Candidates must have prior phlebotomy experience and be flexible with working hours, including weekends. This full-time role offers opportunities for upselling and professional representation at events. The ideal candidate will be IT literate and possess a genuine commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• Previous phlebotomy experience required.
• Confident in using IT programmes.
• Flexibility with working hours is essential.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client appointments including sample collection.
• Maintain accurate records in the Patient Information System.
• Engage in upselling and cross-selling.
• Represent the company at events.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

IT literacy

Customer service skills

Sales or retail ability

Education

Phlebotomy certificate or equivalent training

Job description

Phlebotomist – Cheltenham – (Job Ref: 25/CHLT)

Randox Health continues to be at the forefront of clinical diagnostics, dedicated to improving health worldwide with our disruptive technology and innovative diagnostic solutions. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have an exciting new career opportunity for a Phlebotomist within our clinic in the John Lewis store in Cheltenham.

Location: Randox Health, John Lewis – 123 High St, Cheltenham GL50 1DQ.

Contract Offered: Full‑time, Permanent

Working Hours / Shifts: 40 hours per week across 5 days – 9am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday and 11am to 5pm on Sunday.

For this position, you must be vaccinated against Hepatitis B or be able to receive it following a successful interview stage.

In line with Care Quality Commission guidelines, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Right to Work Requirement
This role requires candidates to have the legal right to work in the UK for a minimum of 12 months from the application date. It ensures completion of our 9‑month probationary period and potential sponsorship decisions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at the point of hire.

What does the Phlebotomist role involve?

• Conduct comprehensive client appointments, including blood and urine sample collection, personal health measurements, and data entry into our Patient Information System.
• Demonstrate sensitive communication to ensure client understanding and consent.
• Maintain accurate records in the PIS, uploading all relevant documentation.
• Represent the company professionally at off‑site events and appointments.
• Engage in upselling and cross‑selling at our private health clinic.
• Proactively drive sales and exceed targets.
• Complete company forms, specimen labeling, and laboratory test order forms accurately.
• Demonstrate high IT literacy to manage various software systems and daily tasks.

Essential criteria:

• Previous phlebotomy experience and certificate or equivalent training.
• Confident using IT programmes.
• Flexibility with working hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Flexibility to work from off‑site locations at least once per month.
• Currently having the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.

Desirable:

• Experience in a private healthcare setting.
• Experience in customer service.
• Two years experience in phlebotomy.
• Sales or retail experience.
• Valid UK driving licence.

How do I apply?
Click Apply on the site you are seeing this advert on; your CV will be submitted to Randox for review. The advert may be open for up to 30 days unless we close it early due to sufficient applicants.

About Randox Health
For almost 40 years Randox has led clinical diagnostics, improving health worldwide through disruptive technology and innovative diagnostic solutions. Our state‑of‑the‑art clinics are based in over 40 locations across the UK and Ireland, and we also offer a mobile service enabling certified staff to visit clients at their convenience. In early 2020 we responded to the coronavirus pandemic by developing a pioneering COVID‑19 test in just a few weeks. Our rapid testing service is trusted by private companies, individuals, the sports industry and the UK Government’s National COVID‑19 Testing Programme.