Phlebotomist - South Sector

NHS Scotland; Chandigarh; On-site; INR 1,219,000 - 1,604,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Bursary scheme

Learning opportunities

Holiday pay enhancements

NHS discounts

Counselling services

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is recruiting a part‑time Phlebotomist for Gartnavel General Hospital. This role involves venepuncture, sample labelling, and safe transport of specimens within acute services.

The post requires compassionate communication with patients and effective teamwork to maintain service standards. The successful candidate will work part‑time hours on a permanent basis, with pro rata salary.

Qualifications

• Experience with blood sample collection is essential.
• Excellent communication with patients and staff is required.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities under pressure.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples using venepuncture and capillary sampling.
• Identify patients accurately and label samples and documentation correctly.
• Deliver specimens to laboratories promptly to meet service targets.
• Follow Infection Control and Health & Safety policies.

Skills

Venepuncture

Patient care

Communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Standard Grade or equivalent

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 exciting opportunity has arisen to join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as a Phlebotomist, providing an essential service that directly supports patient diagnosis, treatment and care. Based within Acute Services, you will work across hospital wards collecting blood specimens and ensuring samples are delivered safely and efficiently to laboratory services. This is a rewarding, patient‑focused role where compassion, attention to detail and excellent communication skills are key. As Scotland's largest NHS Board, NHSGGC offers the opportunity to work alongside dedicated healthcare professionals while making a meaningful difference to patients every day. If you enjoy working as part of a supportive team and delivering high‑quality care, we would love to hear from you.

Band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• Part‑time, Permanent
• You will be based at Gartnavel General Hospital
• We have various hours available - x2 25‑hour positions and x3 20 hour positions
• Working Pattern: TBC

Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part‑time hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples from patients using venepuncture and capillary sampling techniques
• Accurately identify patients and ensure all samples and accompanying documentation are correctly labelled
• Support the timely delivery of blood specimens to laboratories to meet service targets
• Adhere to all departmental policies and procedures including Infection Control and Health & Safety requirements
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and multidisciplinary teams to provide reassurance and support
• Maintain appropriate stock levels of equipment and consumables required to deliver the service
• Provide cover for colleagues during periods of annual leave or absence to ensure continuity of service

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

• Educated to Standard Grade level or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience
• Previous experience working in a healthcare environment would be advantageous
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact confidently and compassionately with patients and staff
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team while also using your own initiative
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail when handling patient information and samples
• Reliable, self‑motivated and committed to delivering a high‑quality patient‑centred service

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

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.