Phlebotomist, Band 2 – 12 months FTC
The phlebotomy Department is part of the Cancer and Clinical Services Division, supported by a clinical lead with reporting line through a Service Manager and General Manager. The overall performance and governance oversight is provided by a triumvirate comprising a Divisional Medical Director, Director of Operations and a Director of Nursing.
Responsibilities
* Take venous blood samples from patients on wards, outpatient clinics and patient homes.
* Train other healthcare workers to become competent at venepuncture after appropriate training and demonstration of competence.
Qualifications
* Previous phlebotomy experience is desirable.
* Responsible, adaptable person with good communication skills who can cope with the workload within this busy department.
Working Patterns
* Shift patterns – department open 7.30 am to 5.00 pm with staff working various shift patterns.
* Saturday/Sunday mornings and Bank Holiday mornings on a rota basis for which extra payment will be given.
Driver & Travel
* This is mainly a cross-site role; you will need to be a car owner/driver with a car available at all times and insured for business use, as some travel involves GP surgeries, community clinics and patients’ homes.
About the Trust
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services – in particular renal and neonatal intensive care – to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire. We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers.
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.
This advert closes on Tuesday 28 Oct 2025.
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