Phlebotomist,Phlebotomy (PF)

NHS; Basildon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Basildon is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect blood samples across hospital wards and community settings. Applicants should possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, a caring attitude, and at least GCSE Level education. The role requires a driving license and offers full training, along with the chance to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Caring and friendly demeanor suitable for patient care.
• Driving license and access to a vehicle required.
• Healthcare background preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples in various settings using safe techniques.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE Level or equivalent

Job description

As a Phlebotomist, you will be responsible for safely and efficiently collecting blood samples from patients in hospital wards, outpatient clinics, and community settings throughout South Essex. You will ensure correct procedures are followed in specimen handling, using appropriate PPE, and contribute to the accuracy and reliability of pathology testing that supports patient care.

Main duties of the job

• Undergo comprehensive training in venepuncture theory and practice through our Phlebotomy Academy.
• Apply your training across hospital wards, outpatient departments, and local community clinics.
• Deliver safe and professional blood sample collection, following correct order of draw and infection control protocols.
• Work as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team across varied shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.
• Provide excellent patient interaction, ensuring comfort and dignity during procedures.
• Travel to community locations as part of your regular duties, requiring use of your own vehicle.
• Collect blood specimens from patients in a variety of settings using safe and hygienic techniques.
• Correctly label, handle, and dispatch specimens in line with organisational policies and procedures.
• Maintain high standards of patient care, ensuring a compassionate and reassuring approach.
• Accurately complete all relevant documentation and records in electronic and manual systems.
• Adhere to PPE usage, infection prevention measures, and safety protocols at all times.
• Participate in weekend and bank holiday shift rotations.
• Attend all required training, including first aid and manual handling.
• Provide feedback to the team to help improve phlebotomy service delivery.
• Engage in personal development activities and maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices.

About us

SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians,hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to delivercomprehensive pathology services.

We thrive in diverse environments, which is mirrored in ourworkforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities, and partners. We believethat an inclusive workplace culture is essential for attracting and retainingtalented individuals, and for building a sustainable, high-performingworkforce.

Our staff are crucial to our mission of making a positiveimpact on healthcare. We foster a culture of continuous personal development,providing scientists and staff with the support and resources needed to acquirenew skills and advance their careers through learning and developmentopportunities, coaching, and clear career pathways.

We encourage an open and collaborative culture where leadersact as role models, facilitate two-way communication, engage transparently withstaff and stakeholders, and actively seek feedback and suggestions.

Please note that we reserve the right to close anyadverts once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If youdecide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within two weeks ofyour application, please assume that you have not been short-listed on thisoccasion.

SYNLAB UK & Ireland is committed to equalopportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate based on any status orcondition protected by applicable UK employment law.

Job responsibilities

This role is ideally suited for someone who is caring, friendly and would like to be a part of a team that contributes towards patient care. Previous healthcare experience will advantageous for this post. You will need excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work and communicate with a large team across multiple sections.

Our Phlebotomy services operate Monday to Sunday and bank holidays from 07.00am 20.00pm. Due to the wide operating times, you would be working a combination of shifts each week which would include early and late shifts. Weekends and bank holidays are essential and also an expectation for this role, however they are on a rotational basis and will attract additional enhanced pay.

A full driving license and access to your own vehicle is essential, as you will be required to travel to a variety of community clinic locations, previous experience is not essential as we offer full training. Successful applicants will undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Educated to at least GCSE Level (or equivalent)
• Car driver and owner
• Healthcare background preferred

Person Specification

Skills

• See Job Description

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.