Phlebotomist - Phlebotomy

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave + holidays

Learning opportunities

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a part-time Phlebotomist to join the Gartnavel General Hospital team. The role involves venepuncture and capillary sampling, with emphasis on accurate labelling, patient identification and documentation to support timely diagnoses across acute and community services.

You will work 25 hours per week, on a rota across weekdays, with pro rata salary and NHS benefits including the pension scheme, generous annual leave, and learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Educated to Standard Grade level or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong team-working abilities.
• Effective time management skills.
• Reliable and dependable approach to work.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples by venepuncture or capillary sampling as requested by medical staff.
• Ensure accuracy of blood transfusion cross-matching samples and correct labelling.
• Maintain correct patient identification and complete documentation.
• Liaise with Phlebotomy Team Leaders and ward-based staff to support service delivery.
• Comply with infection control, health and safety, and incident reporting procedures.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong team-working abilities

Effective time management

Reliable and dependable

Self-motivated

Education

Educated to Standard Grade level or equivalent experience

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

An opportunity has arisen to join the Phlebotomy Department within the South Sector of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. The department provides a venepuncture service on behalf of all services within the Acute Division, supporting the timely diagnosis and treatment of patients. This role is ideal for an individual with excellent communication and organisational skills who is committed to delivering a high-quality, patient-focused service.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS).

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Gartnavel General Hospital


• Part-time, 25 hours per week


• Hours worked between 7:00am and 12:00pm


• 5 days out of 7 on a monthly rota


• Salary will be paid on a pro rata basis for part-time hours

Key responsibilities:

The post holder will be responsible for collecting blood samples from patients by venepuncture or capillary sampling as requested by medical staff. They will ensure the accuracy of blood transfusion cross-matching samples and adhere to all authorisation protocols following sample collection. The role requires maintaining correct patient identification, sample labelling, and completion of all accompanying documentation. The post holder will liaise regularly with Phlebotomy Team Leaders and ward-based clinical staff throughout the working day to support service delivery. They will ensure compliance with all relevant operating procedures and divisional policies, including Infection Control, Health and Safety, and Incident Reporting requirements. Maintaining patient confidentiality in line with established protocols is essential, as is providing cover for colleagues during periods of annual leave or sickness absence.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Educated to Standard Grade level or equivalent experience


• Excellent communication skills


• Strong team-working abilities


• Effective time management skills


• Reliable and dependable approach to work


• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays


• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits


• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme


• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses


• Enhanced pay for working public holidays


• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services


• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact: Christine McAuley, Phlebotomy Lead, 0141 452 3268, [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as "various", we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

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