Phlebotomist

Integrated Care System; Colchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Colchester is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect blood samples from patients. The role involves patient interaction and data entry within an NHS environment. No prior experience is needed as training will be provided. The position offers flexible hours within a supportive organization that values employee development and wellbeing.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

NHS discounts

Qualifications

• No prior phlebotomy experience is required as full training will be provided.
• Understanding of the role and activities associated with the post.
• Knowledge of Pathology IT systems and previous relevant NHS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples directly from patients by venepuncture.
• Accurate identification of patient and labeling of samples.
• Maintain and promote the professional image of ESNEFT.

Skills

Good communication skills

IT skills to navigate databases

Ability to work under pressure

Education

GCSE in Maths, English and Science or equivalent

Tools

Pathology IT systems

Job description

Go back East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Phlebotomist

The closing date is 12 August 2025

Would you like to help make a difference to our patients by becoming a Phlebotomist at Colchester Hospital?

We are looking for phlebotomists to play a key patient focused role in our Hospital where you will be collecting blood samples directly from patients by venepuncture. This role is both clinic and ward based job, 16 or 16.5 hours per week.

Please note you will not be testing the samples in the laboratory as this role does not include any laboratory work.

You will be required to have good communication skills to engage with patients with varying needs and good IT skills to navigate our patient databases and record samples.

For this role you need no prior phlebotomy experience as full training will be provided.

We have 16 and 16.5 hours per week posts available. You will work a variety of shifts within the 7 days week where the hours of these shifts range between 07:30 - 18:00. All phlebotomy staff are required to participate in the cover of weekdays, weekends, bank holidays, including Christmas, on a rota basis, and cover short notice absence. Please contact us for further information about working hours and shifts.

We are looking for individuals who understands the changing services of phlebotomy and will represent the service going forward.

If you think this role could be the next step in your career, we would like to hear from you

Main duties of the job

• Collect blood samples directly from patients by venepuncture
• Accurate identification of patient and labelling of samples.
• Required to perform duties in various locations, eg Out-patient departments, wards and general practice.
• Responsible for data entry on to the computer system
• Maintains records in relation to activities carried out.
• Work in the hospital ward environment with patients who may be severely debilitated
• Communication with all patients of varying needs.
• Adhere strictly to established protocols and trust policies
• Maintain and promote professional image of ESNEFT

About us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you

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Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Education

• GCSE in Maths, English and Science or equivalent.

Knowledge & Experience

• Understanding of role and activities associated with the post
• Knowledge of Pathology IT systems
• Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS
• ECDL

Skills and Aptitudes

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust