East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Phlebotomist
The closing date is 23 November 2026

Job summary
The Phlebotomy service supports Pathology, general practitioners, community healthcare and private hospitals in east Kent, providing blood samples from the patients of EKUHFT, to the laboratories. One part-time Phlebotomist role is available, 29.0 hours per week, Band 2 - 3 (depending on experience), based at William Harvey Hospital (WHH) in Ashford. Post holders will be on a rota and required to work across Monday to Friday 8-5, Saturday and Sunday mornings 7-11. You will be expected to participate in the team weekend and bank holiday rota according to the site service.

Phlebotomists provide a service to the wards and clinics at the William Harvey Hospital (WHH) in Ashford, QEQM in Margate and the Kent and Canterbury Hospital (K&CH). Additional phlebotomy outpatient clinics are held at Buckland Hospital in Dover and the Royal Victoria Hospital in Folkestone.

Progression through the pay scale from band 2 to band 3 will occur after completion of 1 year in post. It will be subject to the post holder demonstrating the required standards of performance, conduct and completion of statutory and role specific training.

Main duties of the job

• To be compassionate and caring as a member of our front-line Phlebotomy Team.
• To work both on the Wards and within the Phlebotomy Suites as required.
• To be flexible and be a team player.
• Label all specimens, paying meticulous attention to accuracy and clarity of writing.
• Collect samples for Oral Glucose Tolerance Tests as appropriate.
• Ensure work areas are adequately stocked with consumables from Laboratory stores and inform senior staff to make them aware of deficiencies.
• Maintain utmost confidentiality at all times when handling patient details - implications of specific tests must not be discussed with patients.
• Give assistance to patients experiencing difficulties, e.g. those becoming unwell during blood taking.
• Report accidents / incidents to patients arising in the course of blood taking immediately to a Senior Phlebotomist and Transfusion Practitioner and complete appropriate documentation promptly.
• Ensure that all work areas and equipment are cleaned daily, and all spillages are cleared in the correct manner immediately.
• To be mindful of our appointment times and try to work within these to prevent delays.

About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

PLEASE NOTE - WE CANNOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. Applications are welcome from candidates who already hold an independent right to work in the UK and do not require sponsorship, such as those on a Dependent Partner/Spouse visa. However, we are unable to consider applicants who require visa sponsorship now or in the future, including those currently holding a Graduate Visa (Post-Study Work Visa) where ongoing sponsorship would be required to continue employment.

Details
Date posted: 10 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £25,272 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 344-9596DBH
Job locations: William Harvey Hospital, Kennington Road, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0LZ, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Qualifications and Training

• Essential: GCSE Maths & English minimum grade D or equivalent.
• Desirable: Phlebotomy course.
• Desirable: Basic IT qualification.

Clinical Skills and Experience

• Essential: Evidence of working in a customer facing environment.
• Essential: Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the health care team as well as patients.
• Essential: Adhere to the Moving and Handling policy.
• Essential: IT Literate.
• Essential: To complete Basic Life Support.
• Essential: Ability to undertake moderate physical effort safely.
• Desirable: Exposure / involvement in a care setting is desirable.

Personal / Professional Attributes

• Essential: Ability to follow written & verbal instructions and able to prioritize in demanding situations.
• Essential: Ability to understand own limitations and seek more senior assistance where required.
• Essential: Ability to communicate with the multidisciplinary team.

Governance and Other requirements

• Essential: Understands principles and concepts of clinical governance.

Other Requirements

• Essential: Flexible to meet service needs.
• Essential: Upholds and models the Trust values.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 details
Employer name: East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: William Harvey Hospital, Kennington Road, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0LZ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Blood Transfusion Practitioner Phlebotomy Lead WHH, Isla Downs, isla.downs@nhs.net, 01233616713

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