Phlebotomist - Flexible Hours, Travel Between Sites

NHS National Services Scotland; Paisley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Salary sacrifice car benefit

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a compassionate Phlebotomist to join the phlebotomy team covering inpatient wards at the Royal Alexandra Hospital and周 IRH sites. You will collect blood samples, label specimens correctly and ensure timely delivery to the laboratories.

Ideal applicants will have excellent communication, strong teamwork and the ability to manage time effectively in a busy hospital environment. A pro-rata salary applies for part-time hours and flexible working patterns.

Qualifications

• Educated to Standard Grade level or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to reassure and support patients from a range of backgrounds.
• Strong teamwork and the ability to build positive relationships with clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet service deadlines.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail when identifying patients and handling samples.
• Reliable, self-motivated and able to work independently when required.
• Ability to work in a busy healthcare environment while maintaining professionalism and patient-focused care.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples from patients using venepuncture techniques in line with clinical requests.
• Accurately identify patients and ensure all samples and documentation are correctly labelled.
• Support the safe and timely delivery of blood specimens to laboratories to meet service requirements.
• Work closely with clinical colleagues, ward staff and phlebotomy team leaders to deliver an effective service.
• Adhere to infection prevention, health and safety, incident reporting and patient confidentiality policies.
• Monitor and maintain stock levels of essential phlebotomy supplies and equipment.
• Provide flexible support and cover for colleagues during periods of annual leave or absence.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Independent working

Patient-focused care

Education

Standard Grade level

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a compassionate Phlebotomist to join the phlebotomy team covering inpatient wards at the Royal Alexandra Hospital and周 IRH sites. You will collect blood samples, label specimens correctly and ensure timely delivery to the laboratories.

Ideal applicants will have excellent communication, strong teamwork and the ability to manage time effectively in a busy hospital environment. A pro-rata salary applies for part-time hours and flexible working patterns.