Barts Health NHS Trust

Phlebotomist

The closing date is 07 October 2025

Job summary

We require experienced phlebotomists to join the newly created Clinical Decision Centre at Mile End Hospital.The successful candidates may be required to work in other areas of the Trust.Core working hours are 9.00am-6.00pm on weekdays. The post holder will also be expected to work on Saturdays, Sundays, and Bank Holidays to meet service requirements.Morning and afternoon shifts are available, but successful candidates are expected to be flexible in their working patterns to meet service demands.

The requirements for these posts are:

  • Practical phlebotomy experience in an NHS facility
  • Good manual skills
  • Good numeracy and literacy skills
  • Good customer care skills
  • Good attention to detail
  • Basic biology knowledge
  • Basic IT skills
  • Compliance with all Trust policies relating to Infection Control and Health & Safety
  • The ability to meet all the moving and handling requirements necessary to meet all service demands
  • The ability to remain calm in a busy environment, to work as part of a team and without direct supervision, and to deal with patients in a sensitive, empathetic manner

*PLEASE NOTE - WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE*

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Main duties of the job

To participate in the provision of a high quality phlebotomy service to all patients in the Community Diagnostic Centre between the hours of 9am-6pm Monday to Sunday.

To manage and prioritise personal and team workloads in the clinical area.

To be involved in the training of other staff where appropriate.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details

Date posted

30 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£30,074 a year per annum inc pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

259-7438638RLH-A

Job locations

Mile End Hospital

London

E1 4DG


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSEs in Maths and English language or minimum of Key Skills Level 1 in literacy and numeracy, or equivalent qualifications
  • A U.K.-recognised Certificate of Competency in Phlebotomy.

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of extensive experience in phlebotomy competency and skills.
  • Evidence of recent practical phlebotomy experience in a U.K.-based clinical team.
  • Experience of working with the public and demonstrating strong customer care skills.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of basic human anatomy and physiology.
  • Awareness of the physical, psychological, cultural and social needs of patients.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSEs in Maths and English language or minimum of Key Skills Level 1 in literacy and numeracy, or equivalent qualifications
  • A U.K.-recognised Certificate of Competency in Phlebotomy.

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of extensive experience in phlebotomy competency and skills.
  • Evidence of recent practical phlebotomy experience in a U.K.-based clinical team.
  • Experience of working with the public and demonstrating strong customer care skills.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of basic human anatomy and physiology.
  • Awareness of the physical, psychological, cultural and social needs of patients.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Mile End Hospital

London

E1 4DG


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Mile End Hospital

London

E1 4DG


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron, OPD

Emma Staddon

emma.staddon@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

30 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£30,074 a year per annum inc pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

259-7438638RLH-A

Job locations

Mile End Hospital

London

E1 4DG


Supporting documents

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