East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Phlebotomist
The closing date is 14 May 2026
Would you like to help make a difference to our patients by becoming a Phlebotomist at Colchester Hospital?
We are looking for phlebotomists to play a key patient focused role in our Hospital where you will be collecting blood samples directly from patients by venepuncture. This role is both clinic and ward based job.
Please note you will not be testing the samples in the laboratory as this role does not include any laboratory work.
You will be required to have good communication skills to engage with patients with varying needs and good IT skills to navigate our patient databases and record samples.
For this role you need no prior phlebotomy experience as full training will be provided.
We have part time posts available. You will work a variety of shifts within the 7 days week where the hours of these shifts range between 07:30 - 18:00. All phlebotomy staff are required to participate in the cover of weekdays, weekends, bank holidays, including Christmas, on a rota basis, and cover short notice absence. Please contact us for further information about working hours and shifts.
Main duties of the job
* Collect blood samples directly from patients by venepuncture
* Accurate identification of patient and labelling of samples.
* Required to perform duties in various locations, eg Out-patient departments, wards and general practice.
* Responsible for data entry on to the computer system
* Maintains records in relation to activities carried out.
* Work in the hospital ward environment with patients who may be severely debilitated
* Communication with all patients of varying needs.
* Adhere strictly to established protocols and trust policies
* Maintain and promote professional image of ESNEFT
Job responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Education
* GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent grade C / 4 or above or substantial practical phlebotomy experience
Knowledge & Experience
* Understanding of role and activities associated with the post
* Knowledge of healthcare IT systems.
* Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS
* Clinical healthcare experience
* Experience working with the public in a public/patient facing role
* Experience of working with the public/patients across all age ranges and with varying needs in terms of language skills and physical capabilities
* Knowledge of infection control
Personal Attributes
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Benefits
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
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.
Employer name
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
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