Job overview

As a Phlebotomist, you will play a vital role in supporting patient care by collecting high-quality blood samples from patients across Frimley Park Hospital, as well as local sites including Farnham Hospital and the Aldershot Centre for Health.

Working within both inpatient wards and outpatient departments, you will help ensure that accurate and timely blood samples are available for diagnostic testing, enabling clinicians to make effective treatment decisions.

You will receive full training and ongoing supervision to develop your skills and confidence in all aspects of phlebotomy, infection control, and patient communication.

This role requires professionalism, compassion, and attention to detail to maintain high standards of patient safety and comfort.

Whether you are starting your NHS career or looking to expand your experience, you will be fully supported to deliver excellent service and contribute to the Trust’s commitment to outstanding patient care.

Previous applicants need not reapply for this position.

Main duties of the job

• As a key member of the phlebotomy team, your primary duty will be to obtain accurate and safe blood samples from patients in both ward and outpatient settings.
• You will provide a professional, caring, and reassuring service to patients, ensuring all samples are correctly labelled and promptly delivered to the laboratory.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with good manual dexterity and the ability to remain calm and efficient under pressure.
• You will work both independently and as part of a supportive team, adapting to changing workloads and covering other local sites as required.
• The department operates Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00, with rotational cover for bank holidays.
• Flexibility is key. 
• This is an entry-level Band 2 position, with the opportunity to progress to Band 3 following successful completion of training and competency assessments.
• Full support and supervision will be provided throughout your development.

Working for our organisation

Visa Sponsorship:
This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme.

We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. 

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo