Job Overview As a Phlebotomist, you will play a vital role in supporting patient care by collecting high-quality blood samples from patients across Frimley Park Hospital, as well as local sites including Farnham Hospital and the Aldershot Centre for Health. Working within both inpatient wards and outpatient departments, you will help ensure that accurate and timely blood samples are available for diagnostic testing, enabling clinicians to make effective treatment decisions. You will receive full training and ongoing supervision to develop your skills and confidence in all aspects of phlebotomy, infection control, and patient communication. This role requires professionalism, compassion, and attention to detail to maintain high standards of patient safety and comfort. Whether you are starting your NHS career or looking to expand your experience, you will be fully supported to deliver excellent service and contribute to the Trust’s commitment to outstanding patient care. Main duties of the job As a key member of the phlebotomy team, your primary duty will be to obtain accurate and safe blood samples from patients in both ward and outpatient settings. You will provide a professional, caring, and reassuring service to patients, ensuring all samples are correctly labelled and promptly delivered to the laboratory. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with good manual dexterity and the ability to remain calm and efficient under pressure. You will work both independently and as part of a supportive team, adapting to changing workloads and covering other local sites as required. The department operates Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00, with rotational cover for bank holidays. Flexibility is key. This is an entry-level Band 2 position, with the opportunity to progress to Band 3 following successful completion of training and competency assessments. Full support and supervision will be provided throughout your development. Working for our organisation Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities Using approved venepuncture techniques, you will collect blood samples from adult patients across a range of clinical areas, while receiving training to undertake paediatric phlebotomy (ages 10–16). You will select and use appropriate equipment for each procedure, ensuring patient comfort, safety, and dignity at all times. The role requires strict adherence to infection control, health and safety, and risk management procedures, particularly when working with high-risk patients or samples. You will maintain awareness of clinical conditions that may affect sample quality, applying correct techniques for site selection, tourniquet use, and tube choice. Accurate labelling, handling, and packaging of all specimens in line with departmental and Trust policies is essential to ensure sample integrity during transportation to the laboratory. The post holder must consistently follow protocols to minimise risk and uphold the highest standards of clinical practice and patient care. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Basic numeracy and language skills Trained in Phlebotomy Desirable criteria Aspirations to achieve relevant QCF. Venepuncture certificate or evidence of training Skills and Knowledge Essential criteria Ability to work methodically and accurately, paying attention to detail Working with members of the public Computer Literacy Good communication Desirable criteria Knowledge of medical terminology Experience Desirable criteria Worked as a Phlebotomist in the NHS Previous experience in a Health care environmet Health care experience with direct patient care Evidence of self development Special Requirements Essential criteria Ability to work in environment with frequent exposure to body fluids and biological hazards and for prolonged periods of standing and bending Ability to stand and bend for prolonged periods Desirable criteria Ability to travel between suits. Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first. We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services. We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations. Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care. Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together. Apply online now