Job overview

Are you committed to delivering excellent patient care and eager to make a real difference in a dynamic clinical setting? Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for motivated and dedicated Phlebotomists to join our growing team. This part‑time Band 2 position offers 37.5 hours per week and includes weekend and bank holiday working as part of our 7‑day service.

You will work across a range of areas — including Phlebotomy, Outpatients and Ward In‑Patient services — at both Bedford Hospital and Gilbert Hitchcock House. As an integral member of our team, you will support essential diagnostic services and contribute to the delivery of high‑quality patient care.

Whether you are experienced or just starting your career, we offer comprehensive in‑house training to help you develop the skills needed to succeed in this important role. If you are dependable, compassionate and keen to be part of a busy, supportive team, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For further information, please contact: Dee Harman – 01234 355122 ext. 3430

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an individual to join our well‑established team to carry out phlebotomy duties within Outpatient departments and across the Trust as required. Key responsibilities include participating in the routine phlebotomy service, working independently when necessary, and effectively prioritising workload. You will be expected to follow all Trust infection prevention and control policies, including hand hygiene, personal hygiene, and environmental and food hygiene, and to complete all required infection‑control training.

The role involves managing a high volume of patients while treating each person with care and ensuring the correct number and type of blood containers are used. Professional conduct must be maintained at all times.

Previous phlebotomy experience is preferred.

Working for our organisation

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton.  Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

 

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.