Phlebotomist - Acute / Medical Specialties

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Phlebotomist within the Medical Day Unit at Stobhill Ambulatory Care Hospital. The successful candidate will support medical staff within the Haematology Clinic by carrying out blood collection procedures and helping to ensure an efficient phlebotomy service. The role involves significant patient interaction and requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS).

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Permanent, part-time, 15.35 hours per week
• Shift Pattern - Rotational
• Base location - Stobhill Hospital

Key responsibilities:

• Collect blood samples by venepuncture or capillary sampling as requested by medical staff.
• Ensure accurate patient identification, sample collection, and labelling of specimens and documentation.
• Support the safe processing of blood transfusion cross-match samples in line with protocols.
• Liaise effectively with phlebotomy team leaders and clinical staff throughout the working day.
• Adhere to Infection Control, Health & Safety, Incident Reporting, and Patient Confidentiality policies.
• Support the timely delivery of blood specimens to laboratories to meet service targets.
• Provide cover for other phlebotomists during annual leave and sickness absence.
• Contribute to the delivery of an efficient phlebotomy service across the Acute Division.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Educated to Standard Grade level or possess equivalent experience.
• Previous phlebotomy skills are desirable but not essential, as training can be provided.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong team-working abilities.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload effectively.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and committed to delivering a high-quality patient service.

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Carole Adam, Senior Charge Nurse - carole.adam@nhs.scot - 0141 201 6319

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

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