SLAM has an exciting opportunity for an experienced part time phlebotomist to join our team within Pathology, Phlebotomy and Point of Care Testing (PoCT). This is a key post within our department, and you will play a significant role working with the deputy phlebotomy manager in improving access to point of care testing and phlebotomy for our inpatients, outpatient, and community services.
We are a progressive department where individuals are actively encouraged to support the continual improvement of our services and development of themselves. We have a strong research ethos and staff will be involved in supporting research within the Trust.
The ideal candidate will have experience working in mental health and a demonstrable record in phlebotomy and ideally with paediatric patients. A strong knowledge of point of care testing would be of benefit. You will ideally be registered with the phlebotomy association. However, if you have not and are willing to develop into this role then we would still be interested in hearing from you.
Phlebotomy staff interact with our patients daily performing venepuncture and point of care testing using capillary bloods and running point of care testing devices. Delivering the day-to-day provision of high quality, effective and efficient service and ensuring appropriate usage of POCT testing in support of the Head of pathology, phlebotomy and point of care testing services.
The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day sample collection and processing of POCT, ensuring IQC processes are adhered to and maintain quality standards and general service provision expectations to all users.
Candidates will need to have a ‘can-do’ attitude, be enthusiastic, well-motivate and innovative, with good organisational and practical abilities. This should be supported by well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to support individuals and wider team.
The successful candidate will be employed directly by SLAM and will be required to work across all Trust sites as required. This is an on-site post and not suitable for remote working.
The post holder will be expected to be flexible on the site that they work on (Maudsley, Lewisham, Lambeth and Bethlem Hospital).
We provide the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK and aim to be a leader in improving health and wellbeing-locally, Nationally and globally.
We serve a local population of 1.3 million people in South London, as well as specialist services for children and adults across the UK and beyond.
Each year we provide inpatient care for over 5,000 people and treat more than 40,000 patients in the community in Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham and Croydon.
There are very few organisations in the world that have such wide-ranging capabilities working with mental illness. Our scope is unique because it is built on three major foundations: care and treatment, science and research, and training:
service users benefit from the highest level of care
research teams explore new and better treatments
in-house training facilities pass on the latest knowledge and skills to staff members
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
This advert closes on Tuesday 18 Nov 2025