Phlebotomist - University Hospital LewishamPart-time Phlebotomist required. Working 8 hours per week at weekends only (4 hours Saturday and 4 hours Sunday).

Based at University Hospital Lewisham covering Community clinics and OPD and Wards in the Hospital. You must also be willing to work cross-site and at any associated outreach clinics within the Trust when required.

PLEASE NOTE:

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

Main duties of the job

To collect blood samples from patients as requested by an authorised officer, by means of venepuncture, skin puncture or other approved methods. Requests for blood will be for a large variety of routine and special tests, and must be collected into the appropriate tubes.

To communicate effectively and sensitively with patients concerning the phlebotomy procedure, with due respect for the patient\''s welfare and dignity.

To be aware of physical and/or psychological needs of the patient whilst taking blood samples, ensuring that assistance is available as and when necessary.

To ensure that patient identification details are checked on every patient before the venepuncture procedure is performed.

To ensure correct labelling of sample tubes with patient details and the correlation of request forms with samples.

To ensure the safe transit of urgent and routine blood samples from wards and clinic areas to laboratories and to ensure that urgent samples are dealt with in accordance with laboratory policy.

To take responsibility for all blood samples collected by indicating the date, time and signature of phlebotomist on the request form on completion.

To establish a relationship of trust and understanding with patients and other groups of staff, ensuring that a good public image and perception of Phlebotomy is maintained at all times.

To provide an efficient, high-quality service to all patients of the Trust at all times.

To keep all phlebotomy areas clean and tidy in line with Health and Safety policies.

To comply with all Trust and Departmental procedures concerning phlebotomy, including infection control.

To provide accurate written statements in the event of accidents, incidents and/or complaints.

To prepare samples for transportation from satellite phlebotomy areas to pathology reception.

To provide a reception service for patients, including where necessary the production of specimen labels.

Job details

Date posted: 13 August 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 2

Salary: £24,465 a year per annum plus HCA pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 197-AO7175

Job locations: University Hospital Lewisham, London SE13 6LH

Person SpecificationEssential

Qualifications and Training : Basic Numeracy and literacy; NVQ level 2 or 6 months practical phlebotomy experience

Experience : 6 months practical phlebotomy experience

Knowledge and Skills : Understanding of Health and Safety implications relevant to Phlebotomy; Patient and staff confidentiality; Able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, to all levels of staff within the organisation; Ability to exercise diplomacy; Ability to follow standard procedures

Desirable

Experience of laboratory computer systems

Paediatric phlebotomy

Previous hospital experience

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer name: Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address: University Hospital Lewisham, London SE13 6LH

Employer\''s website: https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/

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