Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Phlebotomist

The closing date is 02 March 2026

Job summary

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:

Obtain safe and accurate blood samples from adult patients in ward and outpatient settings
Train to undertake paediatric phlebotomy (ages 10-16) following competency assessment
Ensure all specimens are correctly labelled, handled and transported in line with Trust policy
Select appropriate equipment and apply approved venepuncture techniques
Maintain patient dignity, comfort and safety at all times
Adhere strictly to infection prevention, health and safety, and risk management procedures
Recognise clinical factors that may affect sample quality
Provide a professional, calm and reassuring service to patients
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.

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

24 February 2026

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-SL534

Job locations

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley, Surrey

GU16 7UJ

Job description

Job 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

4 GCSES including English and Maths.
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 skills.

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
oCan undertake an initial 6-week training programme running concurrently over five days per week.

Desirable

Ability to travel between suits.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

4 GCSES including English and Maths.
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 skills.

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
oCan undertake an initial 6-week training programme running concurrently over five days per week.

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, Surrey

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, Surrey

GU16 7UJ

Employer's website

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