This is a full‑time, permanent position (37.5 hours per week) based at Pathology First – Basildon & Southend Hospitals. Your work will directly support accurate and timely laboratory results, which are essential for clinical diagnosis and treatment.
Responsibilities
* Deliver safe and professional blood sample collection in line with infection control and identification protocols
* Work across hospital wards, outpatient clinics, and community settings
* Provide reassurance and high‑quality care to patients, maintaining dignity and professionalism
* Accurately label, handle, and dispatch specimens according to procedures
* Maintain accurate patient records and documentation (manual and electronic)
* Use appropriate PPE and adhere to health and safety standards
* Participate in weekend and bank holiday rotas as part of a flexible shift pattern
* Complete mandatory training including First Aid, manual handling, and phlebotomy updates
* Support service improvement and patient satisfaction initiatives
* Perform venepuncture safely and confidently following training
* Ensure all samples are correctly identified, labelled, and transported
* Maintain strict infection prevention and control standards
* Communicate effectively with patients and colleagues
* Work flexibly across multiple sites as required
* Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection standards
* Accurately input and manage patient information using IT systems
* Support team working and contribute to a positive working environment
* Ensure safeguarding responsibilities for children and vulnerable adults are met
* Provide a high‑quality phlebotomy service by collecting blood samples safely and efficiently, ensuring patient comfort, and supporting accurate diagnostic testing
Benefits
* Contributory pension scheme
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Ground breaking development opportunities
* Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
Equal Employment Opportunity
Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. All applicants are welcome to apply regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic origin, religion, or sexual orientation. Equality of opportunity is our policy.
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