Phlebotomist

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated phlebotomist to join a busy team. You will collect blood samples across multiple sites, maintain accuracy and patient safety, and support a rota with Bank Holidays. Training is provided to develop phlebotomy competency.

The role requires excellent communication, empathy, and the ability to work under pressure while staying calm and organized. Flexibility across Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services is essential.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths
• English and Maths assessment prior to interview
• 6-week in-house training program
• Desire to achieve phlebotomy competency
• Venepuncture certificate evidence of training

Responsibilities

• Phlebotomist role across inpatient wards, outpatient departments, and local hospitals.
• Collect blood samples accurately and safely for high-quality diagnostics.
• Adhere to Trust policies and legal requirements at all times.
• Provide a consistent, safe, professional patient care framework.
• Cover Bank Holiday service as part of a team rota across sites.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written and verbal communication

Empathy

Assertiveness

Calm under pressure

Time management

Attention to detail

Language skills

Computer literacy

Education

GCSEs English & Maths

English & Maths assessment

Venepuncture certificate

6-week in-house training

Job description

We are looking for motivated and caring individuals to join our busy and friendly team, where full training and ongoing support will be provided from the outset.

This role offers an opportunity to play an important part in delivering high-quality care and treatment to our patients.

The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, good manual dexterity, and the ability to remain calm and professional in a pressurised environment.

You will be able to work independently when required, while also contributing effectively as part of a team, with flexibility being essential.

A range of shift times are available; however, flexibility is key, as you may be required to cover other sites across the Trust and Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services.

Department operating hours are 07:30-17:00 Monday to Friday, and 08:00-10:30 on Saturdays and Bank Holidays, on a rota basis.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will work as a phlebotomist, undertaking the collection of blood samples from patients across inpatient wards, outpatient departments, and other local hospitals where services are provided.
• Blood samples must be taken accurately and safely, as high-quality specimens are essential in supporting clinicians to diagnose, monitor, and treat patients effectively.
• The role requires strict adherence to the Trust's corporate policies and procedures, ensuring all duties are carried out in line with statutory, professional, and legal requirements.
• This provides a consistent, safe, and professional framework for patient care and service delivery.
• The post holder will also participate in the provision of a Bank Holiday service, covering ward requests as part of a team rota, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to maintaining essential clinical services.

About us

Visa Sponsorship:This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme.

We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Job responsibilities

• The post holder will be trained as a phlebotomist and will work on a rota basis across Wexham Park Hospital, Heatherwood Hospital, St Peters Hospital, and King Edward VII Hospital.
• Duties will be undertaken in wards, outpatient clinics, GP surgeries, and other departments as required.
• The role involves the routine handling of biological samples, and strict adherence to departmental health and safety policies is always essential.
• The post holder will be trained to perform a range of venepuncture techniques in varied clinical environments and will initially work under supervision until deemed competent to work independently.
• There is an opportunity to progress to Band 3 after one year of service, subject to meeting the Band 3 job description criteria and successfully completing all required competencies.
• Clinical and technical responsibilities include collecting blood samples from inpatients and outpatients using approved venepuncture procedures, maintaining patient and personal safety, working in line with risk management and occupational health legislation, and following Trust protocols when dealing with high-risk patients.
• The post holder will ensure sample quality by applying appropriate clinical knowledge, including correct site selection, tourniquet use, and bottle selection, and will be proficient in performing venepuncture for Dynamic Function Tests.

This job description is an indication of the type and range of tasks that are expected of the post holder, and other duties may be required, in line with the role and the banding. It will be reviewed and amended from time to time in consultation with the post holder to take account of changing organisational need.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Math's.
• Successful applicants will have to undertake an English and Maths assessment prior to interview.
• You will need to undertake an initial 6-week training program provided in house.
• Desire and aspiration to achieve phlebotomy competency.
• Venepuncture certificate with evidence of 6 weeks training.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A good level of computer literacy
• Language skills with strong written and verbal communication.
• Empathy in dealing with anxious patients.
• Assertiveness when dealing with aggressive patients.
• Ability to communicate where there are obstacles to understanding.
• Calm, well organized and be able to work under pressure.
• Good hand eye coordination
• Ability to manage time.
• Ability to work accurately and quickly in an organised manner with attention to detail.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Ability to speak other languages.

Experience

• Previous experience in a healthcare environment.

Special Requirements

• Must be physically able to assist less able & wheelchair bound patients into and out of a phlebotomy chair.
• Ability to work in environment with frequent exposure to body fluids and biological hazards.
• Must be able to travel across our sites.

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.