Job summary
Applicants need to have a minimum of 6 month experience in healthcare with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a commitment to deliver high standards of care to patients and to treat all with dignity and respect.
As a service, the Phlebotomy team provides a phlebotomy service to the hospital wards seven days a week and busy outpatient clinics week days only, as well as a new Community Diagnostic Centre unit in Bexhill.
As a member of TWS, we can offer you:-
The ability to browse and book your shifts via our online rostering system
Last minute shift availability
Flexibility to work hours that suit you
Full induction
Access to the NHS pension scheme
Access to NHS staff benefit and discount schemes.
We require you to be able to offer us regular shifts and to commit to the induction within 3 months of job offer.
Previous applicants need not apply
If you do not receive an interview invite within 2 weeks of the closing date you have been unsuccessful.Main duties of the job
To collect blood samples from patients in accordance with venepuncture, infection control and laboratory policies and procedures. This will include collecting samples within the hospital and the Phlebotomy Clinic in order to achieve efficient and effective patient care and effective resource management within the hospital.
Successful applicants will be required to complete and pass an in-house venepuncture competency programme, due to this there will be a requirement to be able to undertake regular hours.
The post holder must be polite and diplomatic whilst speaking directly to medical staff or patients and provide advice solely on the process of obtaining samples within Phlebotomy. They greet patients, take telephone bookings and enter details on the department's computer when a receptionist is not available.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Details
Date posted
17 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£12.53 an hour £12.53 per hour + WTD
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
374-TWS-Phlebotomist
Job locations
Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill
East Sussex
TN37 7RD
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill
East Sussex
TN37 7RD
Employer's website
http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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