Job summary
- Main area
- Phlebotomy
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 25 hours per week (5 hours per day Monday- Friday (8am-1pm or 12-5pm rotational basis))
- Job ref
- 151-SL534
- Employer
- Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Frimley Park Hospital
- Town
- Frimley, Surrey
- Salary
- £17,179 per annum incl HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/03/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Phlebotomist
Band 2
Job overview
As a Phlebotomist, you will play an essential role in supporting clinical teams by collecting high-quality blood samples that enable accurate diagnosis and effective treatment decisions.
You will work across Frimley Park Hospital, as well as local sites including Farnham Hospital and Aldershot Centre for Health. Your work will span inpatient wards and outpatient departments, ensuring timely and safe sample collection for laboratory testing.
Full training and structured supervision will be provided to develop your skills in venepuncture, infection prevention, patient communication and specimen handling. You will be supported every step of the way to build confidence and competence in this vital clinical role.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the team, you will:
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Obtain safe and accurate blood samples from adult patients in ward and outpatient settings
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Train to undertake paediatric phlebotomy (ages 10–16) following competency assessment
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Ensure all specimens are correctly labelled, handled and transported in line with Trust policy
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Select appropriate equipment and apply approved venepuncture techniques
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Maintain patient dignity, comfort and safety at all times
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Adhere strictly to infection prevention, health and safety, and risk management procedures
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Recognise clinical factors that may affect sample quality
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Provide a professional, calm and reassuring service to patients
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Work flexibly across sites to meet service needs
The department operates Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00, with rotational bank holiday cover. Flexibility is essential.
Working for our organisation
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This is an entry-level Band 2 position with a structured pathway to Band 3 upon successful completion of training and competency assessments. Comprehensive supervision and ongoing development will be provided to support your progression.
For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
Please note that this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the post.
We reserve the right to close the advert early if sufficient applications have been received.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- 4 GCSES including English and Maths.
- Trained in Phlebotomy
Desirable criteria
- Aspirations to achieve relevant QCF.
- Venepuncture certificate or evidence of training
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Ability to work methodically and accurately, paying attention to detail
- Working with members of the public
- Computer Literacy
- Good communication skills.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Experience
Desirable criteria
- Worked as a Phlebotomist in the NHS
- Previous experience in a Health care environmet
- Health care experience with direct patient care
- Evidence of self development
Special Requirements
Essential criteria
- Ability to work in environment with frequent exposure to body fluids and biological hazards and for prolonged periods of standing and bending
- Ability to stand and bend for prolonged periods
- • Can undertake an initial 6-week training programme running concurrently over five days per week.
Desirable criteria
- Ability to travel between suits.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Louise Boaler
- Job title
- Phlebotomy Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 619440
- Additional information
Louise Boaler works between hours of 7am and 3 pm for an informal chat or any questions.
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