Phlebotomist

NHS Jobs; Coulsdon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a phlebotomist for our Coulsdon and Purley sites. The role focuses on safe and efficient blood collection, accurate sample handling, and maintaining a calm patient experience within a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires adherence to infection control procedures and precise documentation in patient records, across Monday to Friday morning slots.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy skills and ability to draw blood confidently and safely.
• Ability to identify, label and handle samples accurately.
• Experience following infection prevention and control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy safely, confidently and efficiently.
• Collect blood samples for a range of laboratory investigations.
• Accurately identify, label and handle patient samples in accordance with practice and laboratory procedures.
• Follow all relevant infection prevention and control procedures.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records.
• Provide a calm, professional and reassuring experience for anxious patients.
• Maintain a clean, safe and well-organised clinical environment.
• Work effectively as part of the wider multidisciplinary practice team.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

Patient care

Infection control

Tools

Laboratory procedures

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy safely, confidently and efficiently
• Collect blood samples for a range of laboratory investigations
• Accurately identify, label and handle patient samples in accordance with practice and laboratory procedures
• Follow all relevant infection prevention and control procedures
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records
• Provide a calm, professional and reassuring experience, particularly for patients who may be anxious or nervous about having blood taken
• Maintain a clean, safe and well-organised clinical environment
• Work effectively as part of the wider multidisciplinary practice team.

Working Pattern

Monday to Friday, 7:45am to 12:00pm The role involves working within 5-minute appointment slots, so confidence, efficiency and excellent practical skills are essential. The successful candidate will also need to be flexible to work across our Purley and Coulsdon surgery sites.

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust