Phlebotomist - Eastbourne DGH

Esht; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Eastbourne is seeking a part-time Phlebotomist to join their dedicated team. The role involves collecting blood samples and ensuring effective patient care. Candidates must have prior phlebotomy experience and competency in using the Vacuette system. This position provides opportunities for professional development, and includes benefits such as NHS pension enrollment and psychological support. Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly due to potential high demand.

Benefits

Access to onsite nurseries

NHS pension scheme

Free psychological support

Onsite parking for £50 a year

Qualifications

• Applicants must have relevant experience in a care or healthcare role.
• Candidates need to be able to pass the in-house competency based training programme.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples from patients in accordance with venepuncture and laboratory policies.
• Ensure polite interaction with medical staff and patients while performing duties.
• Take telephone bookings and enter details in the department’s computer as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Competent in the use of Vacuette system

Polite and diplomatic communication

Education

Good level of general education

Current Phlebotomy competence certificate

Job description

Main area Phlebotomy Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 20 hours per week (Primarily mornings with some Weekend and Bank Holiday working) Job ref 374-ED1033-A

Site Eastbourne General Hospital Town Eastbourne Salary £24,465 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 26/12/2025 23:59

We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.

We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.

Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’. Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.

Job overview

We are looking to employ a part time Phlebotomist post of 25 hours a week. The post will require some weekend and bank holiday working and may on occasion require working at other ESHT sites.

As a service we provide a phlebotomy service to the hospital wards seven days a week and busy outpatient clinics week days only as well as a new Community Diagnostic Center unit in Bexhill.

We are looking for applicants with Phlebotomy experience and are competent in the use of Vacuette system but training will be provided to candidates with the right qualities to join this busy team.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a probationary period during which they will undertake a competency assessment supported by the team leader.

Main duties of the job

To collect blood samples from patients in accordance with venepuncture, infection control and laboratory policies and procedures. This will include collecting samples within the hospital and the Phlebotomy Clinic in order to achieve efficient and effective patient care and effective resource management within the hospital.

The post holders will be required to complete and pass an in-house venepuncture competency programme.

The post holder must be polite and diplomatic whilst speaking directly to medical staff or patients and provide advice solely on the process of obtaining samples within Phlebotomy. They greet patients, take telephone bookings and enter details on the department’s computer when a receptionist is not available.

Working for our organisation

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Good level of general education
• Ability to pass the in-house competency based phlebotomy training programme
• Hold a current Phlebotomy competence certificate

Experience

• Knowledge of and commitment to healthcare
• Relevant experience in a care or healthcare role

Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.