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Main area
Phlebotomy
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (Part Time (23-hours in total) 3-days a week 9am to 3pm)
Hours
Part time - 24 hours per week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9:00-15:00)
Job ref
333-J-BR-0824-C
Employer
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Willesden Center for Health and Care
Town
Brent
Salary
£30,630 - £32,346 per annum pro rata inc HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
13/11/2026 23:59

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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust logo

Phlebotomist

NHS AfC: Band 3

 

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond.  We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run. 

Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation.  We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference.  We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles.  For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our   Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page

Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

Job overview

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate part-time Phlebotomist to join our team at the Brent Psychotropic Medication & Physical Health Clinic. This role is central to supporting patients with serious mental illness who are prescribed psychotropic medication, with a primary focus on the Clozapine Monitoring Clinic and additional responsibilities across the wider service. You will be responsible for collecting blood samples in a safe, professional, and empathetic manner, ensuring specimens are accurately labelled and handled to maintain clinical integrity. Working closely with our clinicians and administrative staff, you’ll help deliver a smooth and efficient service that prioritises patient comfort and dignity. In addition to phlebotomy duties, the role offers opportunities to expand your clinical skill set, including Clozapine specialist training. Full support and guidance will be provided to help you grow in the role. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and passionate about making a meaningful difference in patient care, we would love to hear from you. This is a chance to be part of a forward-thinking, supportive team committed to improving both the physical and mental health outcomes of our community. 

Please note that previous applicants are not eligible to reapply for this vacancy.

Main duties of the job

  • Undertake venepuncture for patients in a professional and compassionate manner

  • Ensure accurate labelling, handling, and processing of specimens

  • Maintain accurate patient records according to policy and procedures

  • Follow infection prevention and control procedures

  • Support colleagues in the smooth running of the clinic

  • Participate in training for additional Clozapine related knowledge and skills

Working for our organisation

Central and North West London NHS Trust expects all staff to act in a way which shows you understand our core values and are willing to put them into practice with service users, their friends family and carers and also other staff members.

As a phlebotomist we expect you to show COMPASSION, contribute to a caring and kind environment and recognise that what you do and say helps can make the lives of others better

We expect you to RESPECT everyone and acknowledge and welcome people’s differences rather than ignore them or see them as problematic. 

We expect you to EMPOWER others and continually try to provide information, resources and support to help others make their own decisions and meet their own needs. 

We expect you to work in PARTNERSHIP and behave in a way that shows that you recognise that commissioners and users of our services are the people who generate and pay for our work.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As a phlebotomist the post holder will collect routine blood from patients as and when required and also deliver blood samples to collection points/or the laboratory at specified collection times. You will be required to work within all areas of the Trust following appropriate training, whilst maintaining a high standard of quality patient care and staff, morale through personal example, good conduct and appearance.

1.     To collect routine blood from patients as and when required.

2.     To maintain strict confidentiality in all aspects of the service.

3.     To deliver blood samples to collection points/or the laboratory at specified collection times.

4.     To report any inadequate supplies of materials for the smooth running of the service to the Manager

5.     To be part of a team whose aims are to provide the best possible service within the constraints placed within the discipline.

6.     Maintain high standard of personal contact and communication with patients, and relatives

7.     To foster a high professional standard and to liaise with other disciplines and departments as required under the direction / agreement of the Unit Manager

8.  Maintain good standards of department housekeeping, including cleaning of the treatment areas and equipment, cleaning of storage shelves and cupboards, and assisting with the maintenance of stock levels.

9. To make the Manager aware of any problems/worries relating to sphere/area of work.

10. Be aware of emergency procedures relating to Basic Life Support and Health & Safety and understand own roles within that. 

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Working as part of a Team
  • Substantive experience in phlebotomy
Desirable criteria
  • Working in line with policies and procedures
  • Working in a hospital environment
  • Providing a service to the general public

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Relevant qualification/competency in phlebotomy
Desirable criteria
  • GCSE Maths & English or equivalent

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Ability to treat patients and colleagues, courteously and with respect.
  • Be able to give out information in a clear and concise way

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
  • Awareness of the concept of Consumer Care
Desirable criteria
  • Health and Safety issues related to Phlebotomy Patient Confidentiality Codes
  • The role of Phlebotomy

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDWe are a Living Wage EmployerEmployers for CarersPurple SpaceHealthy Workplace - Excellence 2018Veteran AwareNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeNational Autistic SocietyDisability confident committedStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.AccessAbleStonewall Gold 2022Step into healthCarer Confident -AccomplishedNHS Rainbow Badge - BronzeArmed Forces CovenantStonewall Gold 2024Working Chance - unlocking women's potentialProud Employer

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Adenike Bolade
Job title
EIS and Wellbeing Team Operational Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07484452280
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