Phlebotomist

NHS; Watford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonic Healthcare, a leading healthcare provider, is hiring Phlebotomists for various full-time and part-time roles at Hemel Hempstead Hospital and other community clinics. The successful candidate will perform phlebotomy procedures, providing high-quality patient care while meeting departmental objectives. Excellent benefits are offered, including annual salary reviews and training opportunities.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Annual salary reviews with no banding restrictions

Discounted gym memberships

Cash healthcare plan

Sick pay entitlement

Permanent Health Insurance

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Season Ticket Loan Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Annual leave allowance of 28 days pro-rata

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months of phlebotomy experience, preferably in a private setting.
• Strong communication skills for dealing with anxious patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy procedures and collect venous blood samples.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Phlebotomy procedures

Education

Maths and English GCSEs at grades A-C

Scientific degree or background

Job description

Sonic Healthcare is an internationally renowned healthcare provider with a proven track record of medical services worldwide. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Sonic is an ASX Top 50 company and one of the world's leading healthcare providers, specializing in pathology, radiology, and primary care medical centers. We operate in Australia, the USA, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and New Zealand.

Our purpose is to deliver medically-led diagnostics, innovation, value, and long-term investment to healthcare. Our core laboratory is based at The Halo Building in London WC1H 9AX, with an expanding site in Manchester and smaller hospital-based laboratories across the country. We uphold high standards of quality while delivering efficiencies through workforce planning, pioneering technology, and significant infrastructure and IT investments.

Due to the nature of work at Sonic Healthcare UK, some roles require a DBS Check as part of onboarding.

Main duties of the job

We are entering an exciting phase working with the Hertfordshire and West Essex NHS ICB. Sonic Healthcare UK will manage Phlebotomy and Pathology Laboratories in this region, including a cohort of approximately 150 Phlebotomists.

Various full-time and part-time Phlebotomist roles are available for experienced professionals. These roles are based at Hemel Hempstead Hospital, with opportunities to work in outpatient clinics, ward rounds, and community clinics.

Key duties include:

• Providing patient care as a valued team member, maintaining professional and technical standards.

About us

We offer excellent staff benefits, including:

• Training and development opportunities for professional growth
• Annual salary reviews with no banding restrictions, allowing salary negotiation based on experience
• Discounted gym memberships via Better Gyms
• Cash healthcare plan for various healthcare costs
• Sick pay entitlement of 5 paid days in the first year, then 20 days annually
• Permanent Health Insurance and Death in Service Cover
• Life Assurance for long-term illness salary continuation
• Employee Assistance Programme supporting staff wellbeing
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme interest-free travel loans
• Perkbox staff discounts and perks
• Company Pension Scheme with employer contributions increasing with service
• Annual leave allowance of 28 days pro-rata

Job responsibilities

Perform phlebotomy procedures and related duties as assigned by the Phlebotomy Manager or supervisors.

Ensure efficiency and high-quality service at all times, complying with all relevant standards, policies, and procedures.

The role involves phlebotomy at three Trust sites (Watford General Hospital, Hemel Hempstead Hospital, St. Albans City Hospital) and community clinics, with occasional work outside the primary geography within Hertfordshire & West Essex.

Responsibilities include:

• Collecting venous blood samples from patients of all ages, including children, in various settings.
• Supporting departmental objectives by completing and recording duties per policies.
• Providing care for anxious or unwell patients during procedures.
• Achieving patient contact KPIs post-probation.
• Participating in the annual Joint Review with the Patient Services Manager or Team Leader.

Person Specification

Experience

• Minimum 12 months of phlebotomy experience, preferably in a private setting.

Qualifications

• Maths and English GCSEs at grades A-C or equivalent.
• Scientific degree or background is desirable.

Salary up to £27,000 depending on experience, pro-rata.