Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will work as part of the pathology team, under direct supervision, to deliver an efficient and high-quality blood collection service for patients across Frimley Park Hospital and associated sites including Aldershot Centre for Health and Farnham Hospital.
• The role involves obtaining venous blood samples from inpatients, outpatients, and clinic attendees, ensuring patient comfort and safety while maintaining strict infection control and confidentiality standards.
• The post holder will contribute to the smooth running of the department by ensuring timely and accurate sample collection, labelling, and delivery to the laboratory.
• The role requires adherence to hospital and departmental policies, effective communication with patients and staff, and a commitment to professional development.
• Training will be provided to achieve competence and maintain service quality across all designated areas.

About us

Visa Sponsorship:This position is not eligiblefor 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