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Job summary

Main area
Phlebotomy
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent: full time
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (Working Pro-Rota Basis 4 days in a week 07:30-1800)
Job ref
396-NN-7793699-LP-GO
Employer
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Kingston Hospital
Town
Kingston
Salary
£29,179 per annum inc Outer HCAS (pro-rata)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
11/03/2026 23:59

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Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust logo

Phlebotomist

Band 2

Home, community, hospital

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust offers a range of fantastic opportunities to grow your career across both hospital and community settings in south London. Whether you're looking to build new skills or take your experience to the next level, we are uniquely placed to provide the right environment to support your professional development. With colleagues working in people’s homes, in community clinics, and in our two hospitals, we have an outstanding breadth of knowledge and experience to draw from.

Our commitment to exceptional care is reflected in being the first trust of our kind in London to achieve an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the CQC for both overall quality and leadership. We exist to provide the best possible care for our patients and we do that by giving our colleagues what they need to be their best at work. We have won numerous awards from the HSJ and Nursing Times for the way we support our colleagues across all our services.

We are proud to be recognised for our outstanding cancer care, children's services, pioneering surgical teams, and exceptional rehabilitation services. Our maternity services have been rated the "Best in London" by women surveyed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), with parents travelling to Kingston to take advantage of our considerable experience and expertise.

Our Trust values

These words are important reminders, but it’s our behaviours that tell people who we are. We expect all colleagues to bring our values to life in their work.

  • Compassionate: We provide care with kindness, understanding, and empathy for all.
  • Inclusive: We embrace diversity and respect the unique contributions of every individual.
  • Collaborative: We foster teamwork across all levels, working together and with our partners to deliver the best outcomes.
  • Inspiring: We are committed to continuous improvement and excellence in patient care, staff development, and innovation.

 

Job overview

Full-Time and Part-Time positions available!

Pro-Rota Basis covering the wards, OPD and other outreach services when require. Shifts are 07:30-18:00, 4 days in week

  • Would you like to work in a friendly and supportive environment in a Trust which prides itself on providing high-quality services to the local community?
  • Kingston Hospital’s experienced and friendly staff provides a supportive culture.

    If you can demonstrate a caring, compassionate approach and want to work as part of a team that values each other then we would like to hear from you.
  • Valid driving license and access to a vehicle is desirable.

Main duties of the job

  • Kingston Foundation Trust provide a full range of diagnostic and treatment services and have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare, particularly in 'patient-focused' care, day surgery and maternity services.
  • A vacancy has arisen for Part time Phlebotomists in the Phlebotomy Department at Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
  • The successful applicants will join a busy team providing a venipuncture service to wards, Community set-up, outreach and OPD department at Kingston Hospital. Previous experience of blood taking is mandatory.
  • A good standard of secondary education and experience in dealing with patients, customers or clients in a healthcare environment is required.
  • A pleasant nature, good communication skills and the ability to work flexibly within a team are essential.

Working for our organisation

Our Trust values

These words are important reminders, but it’s our behaviours that tell people who we are. We expect all colleagues to bring our values to life in their work.

  • Compassionate: We provide care with kindness, understanding, and empathy for all.
  • Inclusive: We embrace diversity and respect the unique contributions of every individual.
  • Collaborative: We foster teamwork across all levels, working together and with our partners to deliver the best outcomes.
  • Inspiring: We are committed to continuous improvement and excellence in patient care, staff development, and innovation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document/s which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

Person specification

Experience & Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Previous phlebotomy, nursing or Health Care Assistant experience
  • Educated to GCSE or equivalent

Skills / Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Application refers to self-organisation, multitasking and prioritising skills
Desirable criteria
  • Application refers to evidence of competency as a phlebotomist

Knowledge

Desirable criteria
  • An interest in and aptitude for the provision of healthcare

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardTrust IDCapital Nurse, LondonCommitted to being an Inclusive EmployerApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyLondon Living Wage is a voluntary commitment made by employers, who can become accredited with the Living Wage FoundationAge positivehttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Our Health HeroesDisability confident employerCare quality commission - OutstandingNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality MarkLondon HCSW Award - Sustainable RetentionNational Preceptorship Quality MarkDisability Advice Line

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may have an application cap, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Ensure your supporting statement clearly shows how you meet the job specifications.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Shaha Riadh
Job title
Phlebotomy Service Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
020 8934 3294

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
South West London Recruitment Hub
Telephone
07553092255
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