Phlebotomist - Bank

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in East Sussex is seeking a Phlebotomist to join their team in Bexhill-on-Sea. In this role, you will be responsible for collecting blood samples from patients and providing support to medical staff. Candidates should have at least 6 months' experience in healthcare and strong interpersonal skills. Flexible working hours and a range of staff benefits, including access to the NHS pension scheme, are offered.

Benefits

Staff development

NHS pension scheme

Access to onsite nurseries

Onsite parking for £50 a year

Free psychological support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months' experience in healthcare.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; commitment to deliver high standards of care.
• Ability to offer regular shifts and commit to induction within 3 months of job offer.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples from patients according to policies and procedures.
• Provide a phlebotomy service to hospital wards and outpatient clinics.
• Greet patients, take bookings, and enter details on the department's computer.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Responsibilities

Collect blood samples from patients in accordance with venepuncture, infection control and laboratory policies and procedures. This includes collecting samples within the hospital and the Phlebotomy Clinic to achieve efficient and effective patient care and resource management.

Complete and pass an in‑house venepuncture competency programme, and maintain the ability to undertake regular hours.

Be polite and diplomatic when speaking directly to medical staff or patients, providing advice solely on the process of obtaining samples within phlebotomy. Greet patients, take telephone bookings and enter details on the department's computer when a receptionist is not available.

Provide phlebotomy service to hospital wards seven days a week, busy outpatient clinics weekdays only, and a new Community Diagnostic Centre unit in Bexhill.

Qualifications

Minimum of 6 months' experience in healthcare.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; a commitment to deliver high standards of care and treat all with dignity and respect.

Ability to offer regular shifts and commit to induction within 3 months of job offer.

Benefits

• Ability to browse and book your shifts via our online rostering system
• Wide range of staff benefits including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto‑enrolment to the Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation
• Internal Occupational Health department and free psychological support through the confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Onsite parking available for only £50 a year
• Full induction and flexibility to work hours that suit you
• Access to NHS pension scheme and NHS staff benefit and discount schemes

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust – submit your application today.