Job summary Do you want to be part of an innovative, dynamic organisation that is committed to delivering the best care by the best people? We are looking to appoint people who are as passionate about high quality care as we are.
NELFT provides award winning community and mental healthcare for over 2 million people. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.
We are committed to the delivering thebest care for our patients. The successful candidate will share this commitment and demonstrate our Trust values.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for band 4 Senior Phlebotomists to join our NELF T South West Essex community phlebotomy team. We are looking to recruit experienced Phlebotomists to deputise for our Clinical Phlebotomy Leads. We require staff who can work in our busy fast paced service and enthusiastic individuals to join our team. The successful applicant must be flexible, a good team worker and be able to communicate effectively with patients, carers and other members team.
Main duties of the job
Your responsibilities will include leading on providing a domiciliary service, supervising the CDC phlebotomy service, training staff on venepuncture skills and help support with day to day line management of band 3 phlebotomists.
We currently run phlebotomy clinics in multiple locations in South West Essex, as well as the domiciliary service.
Benefits
* Excellent working environments in a mix of state of the art and historic buildings
* A long-standing and award-winning approach to Equality and Diversity with supportive networks for ethnic minority staff, staff with disabilities and LGBT staff
* Staff Benefits including NHS Pension, childcare vouchers, a salary sacrifice car scheme, trade union membership and a range of ambassadorial roles
* A focus on staff health and wellbeing featuring subsidised gym membership, access to Mindfulness, walking groups and other wellbeing support.
About us
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High-Cost Area Supplement
This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735) pro rata for part time staff.
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system.
Details
Date posted: 05 November 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum plus HCAS pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 395-EA338-25
Job locations: Thurrock Hospital CDC, Long Lane, Grays, RM16 2PX
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on this role.
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
* NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
* Accredited Qualification in Venepuncture
* Basic First Aid Qualification
Essential Experience
* Experience of supervising and training junior staff
* Experience of Phlebotomy including Domiciliary experience
Desirable Experience
* Experience of overseeing/ managing health services
Essential Knowledge
* Ability to understand office procedures and work on own initiative within appropriate guidelines
* Have a working understanding of general Phlebotomy principles
Essential Skills
* Ability to work without a high level of supervision
* Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
* Good IT skills and documenting
Other Essential
* A U.K drivers licence and the ability to use a car on a daily basis. The vehicle must have Business insurance which includes the transportation of bloods/specimens
* To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Values
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 details
Employer name: NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address: Thurrock Hospital CDC, Long Lane, Grays, RM16 2PX
Website: https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/
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