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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Phlebotomist to cover the Whitehouse Dialysis Unit in Milton Keynes and an additional unit at MK University Hospital. The role focuses on high quality blood sampling for renal patients, with opportunities to cover across sites as needed.

Driving is required to access different locations. The post is typically Band 3, with duties including performing phlebotomy, ensuring specimen quality, and providing compassionate patient care in a

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy experience is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent patient care and compassion.
• Good IT skills and confidence with computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Take venous bloods safely from patients on wards and clinics.
• Check patient identity and follow any special instructions.
• Ensure samples reach the labs safely and promptly.
• Work in a team or lone working settings as required.
• Operate a computer-on-wheels with the EPR/ICE systems.
• Maintain safe working practices and confidentiality.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

IT skills

Driving license

Job description

Phlebotomist | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Company: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Your Main role will be to cover the Phlebotomy service at the Whitehouse Dialysis Unit , our brand new dialysis unit in Whitehouse Park, in Milton Keynes.

Phlebotomists will be expected to provide a helpful and professional service to our renal patients who will attend their clinic appointment.

The clinics will be running on Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays.

We are looking for individuals with the skill and flexibility to support our services on this nurse led unit. We also have an additional dialysis unit in MK University Hospital with a phlebotomy service so you might be asked to cross cover if needed.

The individual will be responsible for ensuring that the blood specimens are taken in a manner and that laboratories are provided with timely, high quality blood specimens taken in tubes that are appropriate for the tests requested.

Phlebotomy Experience is desired but not essential.

Excellent patient care and compassion

Good IT Skills

Having a blood test done is often an essential step in a patients diagnosis or treatment and the care we give makes a real difference to this journey.

To work within a team and also lone working,

To work with a computer on wheels using the EPR system

The successful candidate will be appointed as a band 3.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our phlebotomy team .

phlebotomy experience is desired

This will be mainly based Whitehouse Dialysis Unit but on occasions may be asked to work at Mk University Hospital in our additional renal Unit as a phlebotomist.

The applicant must have a full driving license and access to a suitable vehicle.

Skills/Responsibilities

• To take venous bloods safely from patients on the wards and outpatient departments.
• To check the identity of the patient, ensure than any special instructions have been followed (e.g. period of fasting) and to gain patients consent to proceed.
• To take venous blood of good quality using aseptic techniques and ensuring minimum of pain and discomfort to the patient.
• To make sure samples arrive at the labs safely
• To work within a team and also lone working,
• To work with a computer on wheels using the EPR system and ICE.
• To work in an efficient manner to ensure the phlebotomy work is completed in the best practical time.
• To obtain and keep up to date with all learning
• To ensure that safe working practises are maintained in the interests of both staff and patients according to Trust and Departmental policies
• To co-operate with strategies to reduce cross infection
• To make judgements regarding the viability of taking blood.
• Good sound general education
• Experience & Knowledge of phlebotomy is desired but not essential. Full Training will be provided.
• Understand the principles of patient confidentiality
• A knowledge of the importance and relevance of phlebotomy in the deliverance of patient care Skills & Ability Essential Desirable
• Good interpersonal skills and able to communicate with patients and healthcare professionals
• Basic IT skills
• Competent, professional and polite manner
• Ability to work systematically and under pressure in a busy environment
• Ability to work with attention to detail
• Degree of manual dexterity required
• Good organisational skills
• Able to convey a calm, caring and sensitive attitude to patients and their carers
• Ability to work individually or effectively as part of a team
• Ability to follow set procedures and protocols meticulously
• Ability to concentrate for long periods
• Ability to cope with routine task
• Able to use initiative and act with minimal supervision in accordance with protocols
• Willingness to work flexibly to maintain phlebotomy service
• Ability to drive with access to a car, this is essential

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

As Oxford Kidney unit we ar proudly part of OUH and we have 8 dialysis unit, outpatient department, renal ward and CAPD.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.

Confidentiality

During the course of your employment, you may see, hear or have access to information on affairs of patients and staff. Post holders may only use such information as appropriate to carry out their normal duties. Post holders must not disclose personal, clinical or commercial information to any unauthorised third party; any such disclosure will be investigated and may lead to disciplinary action and possible dismissal. These obligations are in line with common law duty, the Caldicott principles on patient data, the Data Protection Act, the Freedom of Information Act and other legislation which apply both during employment and after the termination of employment.

Infection Control

To ensure the practice of self and others is at all times compliant with infection control policy and procedures. Hand hygiene must be performed before and after contact with patients and their environment.

Governance and Risk

Adhere to all Trust policies, procedures and guidelines. Follow professional and managerial codes of conduct as applicable to the role. Take active steps to prevent theft or fraud in the workplace.

Duty of Candour

The post holder is also required to ensure compliance with the statutory ‘duty of candour’. This is a legal duty to inform and apologise to patients if there have been mistakes in their care that have led to significant harm. It is aimed at helping patients receive accurate, truthful information from health providers achieving a wholly transparent culture.

Safeguarding

Employees must at all times treat all patients with dignity and respect and ensure that vulnerable adults and children are safeguarded from abuse and neglect within the provisions of the Trust’s Policies.

Training & Personal Development – Continuous Professional Development

There is a requirement for all Trust Employees to take part in the annual appraisal process; this can be in the capacity of facilitating staff appraisals and participating in their own appraisal and development plan. The post holder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for his/her own personal development this includes attending all Trust Statutory and Mandatory training allocated for the role. In addition the post holder must be aware of their education responsibilities within their area of work.

This advert closes on Wednesday 2 Sep 2026