Phlebotomist | Barts Health NHS Trust

Barts Health NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in London is seeking experienced phlebotomists for the Clinical Decision Centre at Mile End Hospital. The role requires flexibility with shifts including weekends and holidays, and involves providing high-quality phlebotomy services. Ideal candidates will have practical NHS experience and excellent customer care skills. This position promises a supportive, high-performing environment dedicated to patient care.

Qualifications

• Experienced phlebotomists required for Community Diagnostic Centre.
• Ability to meet moving and handling requirements.
• Calm demeanor in busy environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality phlebotomy service 9am-6pm, Monday to Sunday.
• Manage and prioritise personal and team workloads.
• Involvement in training of other staff.

Skills

Practical phlebotomy experience in an NHS facility

Good manual skills

Good numeracy and literacy skills

Good customer care skills

Good attention to detail

Basic biology knowledge

Basic IT skills

Job description

Overview

We require experienced phlebotomists to join the newly created Clinical Decision Centre at Mile End Hospital. The successful candidates may be required to work in other areas of the Trust. Core working hours are 9.00am-6.00pm on weekdays. The post holder will also be expected to work on Saturdays, Sundays, and Bank Holidays to meet service requirements. Morning and afternoon shifts are available, but successful candidates are expected to be flexible in their working patterns to meet service demands.

Responsibilities

To participate in the provision of a high quality phlebotomy service to all patients in the Community Diagnostic Centre between the hours of 9am-6pm Monday to Sunday. To manage and prioritise personal and team workloads in the clinical area. To be involved in the training of other staff where appropriate.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Practical phlebotomy experience in an NHS facility
• Good manual skills
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Good customer care skills
• Good attention to detail
• Basic biology knowledge
• Basic IT skills
• Compliance with all Trust policies relating to Infection Control and Health & Safety
• The ability to meet all the moving and handling requirements necessary to meet all service demands
• The ability to remain calm in a busy environment, to work as part of a team and without direct supervision, and to deal with patients in a sensitive, empathetic manner

Other Information

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To be involved in the provision of a high quality phlebotomy service to all patients in the Community Diagnostic Centre between the hours of 9am-6pm Monday to Sunday.

To manage and prioritise personal and team workloads in the clinical area.

To be involved in the training of other staff where appropriate.

About Us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. We strive to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. We are committed to our WeCare values and behaviours and to promoting an inclusive working environment.

Application and Closure

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

This advert closes on Tuesday 7 Oct 2025