Phlebotomist

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to transforming healthcare in the UK. As a Phlebotomist, you will play a vital role in welcoming participants and conducting essential health measurements. This position offers the opportunity for full training and a supportive environment where you can grow your skills. With competitive pay and a range of benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and staff discounts, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in healthcare. Embrace the chance to be part of a team that values empathy and customer care while contributing to groundbreaking health research.

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 not mandatory.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Welcome participants and explain the Phlebotomy procedure.
• Manage appointment bookings and stock levels.
• Take and maintain venous blood samples.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer Care

Empathy

Digital Savviness

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

NVQ2 Healthcare Training Programme

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. Our goal is to become the UK’s largest health research programme, 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 providing clear explanations of the Phlebotomy procedure. Conducting measurements such as height, weight, and waist circumference.
2. Managing clerical responsibilities including coordinating appointment bookings for our phlebotomy service and ensuring adequate stock levels of essential materials for seamless service delivery.
3. Taking and maintaining venous blood samples from participants.
4. Supporting on the healthcare counter, providing valuable support to patients and customers. This includes offering informed advice on healthcare products and services, empowering our customers and patients to make well-informed healthcare decisions.
5. Opportunity to complete an NVQ2 Healthcare training programme.

What you’ll need to have

• Previous experience as a Phlebotomist is desirable, but we will consider applicants without experience and provide full training.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure within a busy team, as well as independently.
• Empathetic, approachable, and able to interact sensitively.
• Digitally savvy and comfortable embracing technology.
• Passionate about healthcare and customer care.
• Prepared 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

We offer a range of benefits beyond salary, providing flexibility to suit you. Click here to view our full list of company benefits (all rewards and benefits are subject to change and eligibility).

Why Boots

We seek people who care and go the extra mile to make a difference. Joining Boots means being part of a company that evolves and strives for continuous improvement. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and fostering a positive, inclusive workplace.

At the heart of everything we do at Boots, it's with you that we can continue to improve.

To learn more about careers at Boots, click here.

What’s next

If your application as a Phlebotomist is successful, our recruitment team will contact you to arrange an interview. If not, you will be notified by email. This role is subject to a DBS/PVG check.

We are open to discussing flexible working options, including job share and reduced hours.

If you need additional support during the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you perform at your best.