Phlebotomist | Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider in Norwich seeks a motivated phlebotomist to collect blood samples and ensure high standards of patient care. Successful candidates will work in a collaborative environment with flexible hours and excellent benefits. Experience in healthcare and an understanding of infection control are essential. This role is vital in supporting quality healthcare services.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Free on-site nursery

Support in career development

Qualifications

• Must be motivated, enthusiastic, and reliable.
• Able to collect blood samples from patients.
• Knowledge of infection control procedures required.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples from patients according to Trust policies.
• Generate blood request forms from ICE.
• Deliver blood samples to Pathology efficiently.

Skills

Motivation

Reliability

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Applications invited for motivated, enthusiastic and reliable individuals keen to work within a highly skilled and diverse department as a phlebotomist.

To maintain a high standard of patient care under the direction of the Phlebotomy Manager in collecting blood samples from patients. To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH’s PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

• To collect blood samples from patients in accordance with agreed Trust policies.
• To generate blood request forms from ICE previously stored by medical/clinical staff.
• To ensure that blood samples are delivered safely and efficiently to Pathology in an agreed time.
• Process patient’s blood samples using the Glucose Monitoring Meter and analyse results.
• To ensure that procedures for the control of infection are carried out according to Trust policies.
• Be aware of off-duty planning and the need to meet service requirements.
• Attend appropriate mandatory training sessions.
• Attend departmental meetings when necessary.
• Be aware of the role in an emergency situation.
• Be aware of the need to report incidents/accidents.
• Shift times are 07:00-12:30, Monday to Friday, with staff required to work every other weekend 07:00-10:45.

About the employer

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff. The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, with state-of-the-art facilities such as the Quadram Institute. We work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for staff and placement opportunities for students. Our workforce represents 94 countries from around the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role, and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 6131, does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

This advert closes on Friday 12 Sep 2025