Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Renal Phlebotomist

The closing date is 05 March 2026

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Job summary

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a motivated and experienced Renal Phlebotomist to join the renal directorate at Hammersmith Hospital. The primary responsibility of the role is the collection of blood samples by venepuncture across renal wards and units, ensuring timely and accurate processing to support patient care and flow.

You will work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, using your initiative while having access to senior nursing support when required. The ideal candidate will have proven phlebotomy experience, strong communication skills and a compassionate approach to patient care. Flexibility to work across shift patterns is essential, along with strict adherence to Trust policies, including data protection and patient confidentiality standards.

The WLRTC network comprises four dedicated renal wards on the Hammersmith Hospital site, including Handfield Jones Ward, Peters Ward, Kerr Ward and John Humphrey Ward, which together provide a total of 63 beds. The service also includes an 18-bed renal day care unit, a Renal Rapid Assessment Unit operating from 9am to 5pm, six days a week for urgent admissions and ambulance cases.

The successful post holder will work effectively within a team of four, supporting the medical team by undertaking venepuncture and ensuring timely blood collection for renal patient s.

Main duties of the job

  • To undertake phlebotomy procedures according to agreed protocol.
  • To undertake cannulation procedures according to agreed protocol.
  • Ensure that appropriate requisitions are completed accurately and that specimens are carefully packaged for transport to pathology.
  • Have an understanding of the policies and procedures within the ward and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
  • Have an understanding of the needs for universal precautions at all times and be aware of the infection control policy when equipment is used.
  • Ensure effective and appropriate communication with staff, patients, relatives and visitors, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
  • Assist with clerical duties on the ward when required including arranging patient transport services and outpatient appointments.
  • Answer the telephone, respond to queries, take messages and deal with enquires referring to the RN when appropriate.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .

Details

Date posted

27 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,546 to £32,207 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-MIC-2022

Job locations

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W12 0HS


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 overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

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 overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • QCF Level 3 in Health or equivalent (NVQ3 Advanced Apprenticeship.
  • Numerate
  • Able to write and speak English to an appropriate standard to fulfil the job requirements

Experience

Essential

  • Good knowledge and understanding of the operations of a phlebotomy service. Two years post assessment phlebotomy experience.

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to work well within the team
  • Ability to demonstrate a caring approach
  • Documented evidence of venepuncture skills.
  • Cannulation- Ability to cannulate or willingness to learn.

Desirable

  • Ability to work on own initiative
Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • QCF Level 3 in Health or equivalent (NVQ3 Advanced Apprenticeship.
  • Numerate
  • Able to write and speak English to an appropriate standard to fulfil the job requirements

Experience

Essential

  • Good knowledge and understanding of the operations of a phlebotomy service. Two years post assessment phlebotomy experience.

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to work well within the team
  • Ability to demonstrate a caring approach
  • Documented evidence of venepuncture skills.
  • Cannulation- Ability to cannulate or willingness to learn.

Desirable

  • Ability to work on own initiative

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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W12 0HS


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W12 0HS


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Carol Cato-Duncan

Carol.catoduncan@nhs.net

02033136657

Details

Date posted

27 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,546 to £32,207 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-MIC-2022

Job locations

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W12 0HS


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