Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Phlebotomist Weekdays

The closing date is 18 November 2025

Job summary

As a Phlebotomist, you will play a vital role in supporting patient care by collecting high-quality blood samples from patients across Frimley Park Hospital, as well as local sites including Farnham Hospital and the Aldershot Centre for Health.

Working within both inpatient wards and outpatient departments, you will help ensure that accurate and timely blood samples are available for diagnostic testing, enabling clinicians to make effective treatment decisions.

You will receive full training and ongoing supervision to develop your skills and confidence in all aspects of phlebotomy, infection control, and patient communication.

This role requires professionalism, compassion, and attention to detail to maintain high standards of patient safety and comfort.

Whether you are starting your NHS career or looking to expand your experience, you will be fully supported to deliver excellent service and contribute to the Trust's commitment to outstanding patient care.

Main duties of the job

As a key member of the phlebotomy team, your primary duty will be to obtain accurate and safe blood samples from patients in both ward and outpatient settings.
You will provide a professional, caring, and reassuring service to patients, ensuring all samples are correctly labelled and promptly delivered to the laboratory.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with good manual dexterity and the ability to remain calm and efficient under pressure.
You will work both independently and as part of a supportive team, adapting to changing workloads and covering other local sites as required.
The department operates Monday to Friday, 08:00-17:00, with rotational cover for bank holidays.
Flexibility is key.
This is an entry-level Band 2 position, with the opportunity to progress to Band 3 following successful completion of training and competency assessments.
Full support and supervision will be provided throughout your development.

About us

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.

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Date posted

11 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£17,179 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

151-SL0493

Job locations

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley

GU16 7UJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Using approved venepuncture techniques, you will collect blood samples from adult patients across a range of clinical areas, while receiving training to undertake paediatric phlebotomy (ages 1016).
You will select and use appropriate equipment for each procedure, ensuring patient comfort, safety, and dignity at all times.
The role requires strict adherence to infection control, health and safety, and risk management procedures, particularly when working with high-risk patients or samples.
You will maintain awareness of clinical conditions that may affect sample quality, applying correct techniques for site selection, tourniquet use, and tube choice.
Accurate labelling, handling, and packaging of all specimens in line with departmental and Trust policies is essential to ensure sample integrity during transportation to the laboratory.
The post holder must consistently follow protocols to minimise risk and uphold the highest standards of clinical practice and patient care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Using approved venepuncture techniques, you will collect blood samples from adult patients across a range of clinical areas, while receiving training to undertake paediatric phlebotomy (ages 1016).
You will select and use appropriate equipment for each procedure, ensuring patient comfort, safety, and dignity at all times.
The role requires strict adherence to infection control, health and safety, and risk management procedures, particularly when working with high-risk patients or samples.
You will maintain awareness of clinical conditions that may affect sample quality, applying correct techniques for site selection, tourniquet use, and tube choice.
Accurate labelling, handling, and packaging of all specimens in line with departmental and Trust policies is essential to ensure sample integrity during transportation to the laboratory.
The post holder must consistently follow protocols to minimise risk and uphold the highest standards of clinical practice and patient care.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

Basic numeracy and language skills
Trained in Phlebotomy

Desirable

Aspirations to achieve relevant QCF.
Venepuncture certificate or evidence of training

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Ability to work methodically and accurately, paying attention to detail
Working with members of the public
Computer Literacy
Good communication

Desirable

Knowledge of medical terminology

Experience

Desirable

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

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

Desirable

Ability to travel between suits.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

Basic numeracy and language skills
Trained in Phlebotomy

Desirable

Aspirations to achieve relevant QCF.
Venepuncture certificate or evidence of training

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Ability to work methodically and accurately, paying attention to detail
Working with members of the public
Computer Literacy
Good communication

Desirable

Knowledge of medical terminology

Experience

Desirable

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

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

Desirable

Ability to travel between suits.

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

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley

GU16 7UJ

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley

GU16 7UJ

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)