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Job Title


Phlebotomist


Company : NHS


Location : Watford, England


Created : 2025-06-21


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Sonic Healthcareis an internationally renowned healthcare provider with a proven track record of medical services worldwide. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Sonic is an ASX Top 50 company and one of the world's leading healthcare providers, specializing in pathology, radiology, and primary care medical centers. We operate in Australia, the USA, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and New Zealand. Our purpose is to deliver medically-led diagnostics, innovation, value, and long-term investment to healthcare. Our core laboratory is based at The Halo Building in London WC1H 9AX, with an expanding site in Manchester and smaller hospital-based laboratories across the country. We uphold high standards of quality while delivering efficiencies through workforce planning, pioneering technology, and significant infrastructure and IT investments. Due to the nature of work at Sonic Healthcare UK, some roles require a DBS Check as part of onboarding. Main duties of the jobWe are entering an exciting phase working with the Hertfordshire and West Essex NHS ICB. Sonic Healthcare UK will manage Phlebotomy and Pathology Laboratories in this region, including a cohort of approximately 150 Phlebotomists. Various full-time and part-time Phlebotomist roles are available for experienced professionals. These roles are based at Hemel Hempstead Hospital, with opportunities to work in outpatient clinics, ward rounds, and community clinics. Key duties include: Providing patient care as a valued team member, maintaining professional and technical standards. About usWe offer excellent staff benefits, including: Training and development opportunitiesfor professional growth Annual salary reviewswith no banding restrictions, allowing salary negotiation based on experience Discounted gym membershipsvia Better Gyms Cash healthcare planfor various healthcare costs Sick pay entitlementof 5 paid days in the first year, then 20 days annually Permanent Health Insurance and Death in Service Cover Life Assurancefor long-term illness salary continuation Employee Assistance Programmesupporting staff wellbeing Season Ticket Loan Schemeinterest-free travel loans Perkboxstaff discounts and perks Company Pension Schemewith employer contributions increasing with service Annual leave allowanceof 28 days pro-rata Job responsibilitiesPerform phlebotomy procedures and related duties as assigned by the Phlebotomy Manager or supervisors. Ensure efficiency and high-quality service at all times, complying with all relevant standards, policies, and procedures. The role involves phlebotomy at three Trust sites (Watford General Hospital, Hemel Hempstead Hospital, St. Albans City Hospital) and community clinics, with occasional work outside the primary geography within Hertfordshire & West Essex. Responsibilities include: Collecting venous blood samples from patients of all ages, including children, in various settings. Supporting departmental objectives by completing and recording duties per policies. Providing care for anxious or unwell patients during procedures. Achieving patient contact KPIs post-probation. Participating in the annual Joint Review with the Patient Services Manager or Team Leader. Person SpecificationExperienceMinimum 12 months of phlebotomy experience, preferably in a private setting. QualificationsMaths and English GCSEs at grades A-C or equivalent. Scientific degree or background is desirable. Salary up to £27,000 depending on experience, pro-rata.#J-18808-Ljbffr