Phlebotomist / Healthcare Assistant – Our Future Health (Brighton)

Pulse Staffing Limited; Brighton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Accrued holiday pay

Dedicated Pulse consultant

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare is recruiting experienced Phlebotomists and Healthcare Assistants for the Our Future Health project in Brighton.

You will work flexible shifts with competitive hourly pay (£18.00–£25.78 per hour) across Monday to Sunday, 08:00–19:30, supporting a national healthcare initiative and contributing to large-scale research.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy Certificate required.
• Minimum 12 months’ experience in blood collection.
• Experience taking patient observations (vital signs).
• Strong patient care and communication skills.
• Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Carry out POCT testing, including cholesterol checks.
• Record height, weight, waist, blood pressure and heart rate.
• Perform venepuncture (2 samples per participant).
• Accurately record patient data on the system.
• Monitor wellbeing and escalate concerns as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venepuncture

Patient care

Communication

Vital signs observation

Education

Phlebotomy Certificate

Job description

Phlebotomist / Healthcare Assistant – Our Future Health (Brighton)

Role: Phlebotomist / HCA (Band 2 & 3)
Location: Brighton
Pay Rates: £18.00 – £25.78 per hour
Shifts: Monday – Sunday (08:00 – 19:30)

About the Role

Pulse Nursing Agency is currently recruiting experienced Phlebotomists and Healthcare Assistants to support an exciting national research initiative – the Our Future Health Project in Brighton.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a large-scale healthcare programme while working flexible shifts and earning competitive rates.

Pay Rates

• Monday to Friday: £18.00 per hour
• Saturday: £20.96 per hour
• Sunday & Bank Holidays: £25.78 per hour

Key Responsibilities

As a Phlebotomist/HCA, you will:

• Carry out POCT testing , including cholesterol checks
• Record height, weight, waist measurements, blood pressure, and heart rate
• Perform venepuncture (2 samples per participant), ensuring correct labelling and storage
• Accurately record patient data on the system
• Monitor participant wellbeing throughout appointments and escalate concerns appropriately

Requirements

To be considered, you must have:

• A Phlebotomy Certificate
• Minimum 12 months’ experience in blood collection
• Experience taking patient observations (vital signs)
• Strong patient care and communication skills
• Right to Work in the UK

Please note: Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from candidates residing in countries listed on the Red or Amber list under the Code of Practice for International Recruitment (WHO Workforce Support and Safeguard List).

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay rates
• Weekly pay
• Accrued holiday pay
• Dedicated Pulse consultant for ongoing support throughout the project