Phlebotomist

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust; Guildford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust in Guildford is seeking a Phlebotomist (Band 2–3 development post) to join the pathology team. The role is 17.5 hours per week on a variable roster across 7 days, with training provided and no fixed days.

You will collect blood samples from inpatients, outpatients and community patients, supporting wards and clinics. A reliable car is preferred for site visits at community locations.

Qualifications

• Venepuncture certificate or training.
• Knowledge of venipuncture techniques and safety policies.
• Experience in a healthcare environment is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples from wards, clinics and GP surgeries as needed.
• Perform venepuncture techniques across clinical settings with minimal supervision.
• Work across a 17.5 hour per week rota, seven days a week with shifts planned in advance.
• Support the pathology team to provide an efficient, high‑quality blood sampling service.

Skills

Venepuncture

Phlebotomy training

Basic numeracy

Medical terminology

Blood collection

Education

Venepuncture certificate

QCF Level 3 Unit 4223/340 Obtain A Venous Blood Sample

Job description

Employer Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Surrey County Hospital Town Guildford Salary £26,618 - £28,850 per annum pro rata excluding HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 05/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

Band 3 Phlebotomist (Band 2–3 Development Post)
Part-time: 17.5 hours per week | Variable roster

We are looking for a reliable, caring and flexible Phlebotomist to join our friendly pathology team.

You will provide an important service across the hospital, taking blood samples from inpatients, outpatients and community patients.

The role is17.5 hours per weekon a variable roster. The service operates7 days a week, with shifts provided at least6 weeks in advance. Fixed working days cannot be accommodated.

You should be courteous, responsible and able to work under pressure, follow procedures and use your own initiative. The role involves significant walking, standing and bending, so a good level of fitness is required.

Experience is not essential, as full training is provided, although recent healthcare or customer service experience is desirable.

This is aBand 2–3 development post. You will start at Band 2 for 12 months and progress to Band 3 following successful completion of the required competencies.

Areliable car is required, as some work takes place at Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust community sites.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be an experienced Phlebotomist who will work as part of a team to provide an efficient, effective and high quality blood sample collection service to the wards and clinics of Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, outlying clinics, or at a location that provides a service by Royal Surrey Hospital.

Working for our organisation

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.

We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients’ homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.

To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will be a trained and competent phlebotomist with experience in a health care setting and will carry out duties to include wards, clinics and GP surgery based work or any other department deemed necessary. This will involve routinely handling biological samples and it is therefore essential that he/she is aware of the departmental safety policies which must be observed at all times.

The post holder will be required to perform a range of venepuncture techniques in a variety of clinical settings and will work without direct supervision. The post holder will be assessed on their practical skills and knowledge base and must have reached competency equivalent to QCF Level 3 Unit 4223/340 Obtain A Venous Blood Sample (HSC 3053).

The work requires flexible approach to hours of employment. The department operates 7 days a week. You will also be required to cover some Bank Holidays

Person specification

Qualifications

• Venepuncture certificate or evidence of Phlebotomy training
• Evidence of acceptable equivalent to QCF or higher
• The post holder will be assessed on their practical skills and knowledge base and must have reached competency equivalent to QCF Level 3 Unit 4223/340 Obtain A Venous Blood Sample (HSC 3053).

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Basic numeracy and language skills
• Previous phlebotomy experience in a healthcare environment
• Knowledge of relevant Medical Terminology
• Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology
• To demonstrate the ability to collect blood samples correctly.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.