Phlebotomist

London, England, United Kingdom

1/22/2025

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Phlebotomist to join our nursing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for collecting blood samples from patients for medical testing and other clinical purposes. This role requires excellent attention to detail, empathy, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.

You are required to work on a rotating shift pattern within the hours of Monday to Saturday 8am to 8:30pm, 40 hours per week.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

• Blood Collection: Perform venipuncture to collect blood samples for diagnostic tests or medical procedures.
• Patient Care: Provide a reassuring and empathetic approach to patients, ensuring their comfort and explaining procedures clearly before and during the process.
• Specimen Handling: Accurately label and process blood samples, ensuring they are delivered to the correct laboratory department in a timely manner.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Follow strict infection control, health, and safety protocols to prevent contamination or cross-contamination and to ensure the safety of both patients and staff.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate patient records, including sample collection times, patient details, and any unusual events during the procedure.
• Communication: Have excellent communication skills and liaise with the rest of the clinic staff, including doctors, nurses, HCAs,, FOH and hospital departments, if required, to ensure accurate and efficient processing of blood samples and timely patient care.
• Patient Preparation: Prepare patients for blood collection by offering advice on hydration and other relevant preparations, as needed.
  
  

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Valid Phlebotomy certification or relevant training (NVQ Level 2/3 in Phlebotomy or equivalent).
• Previous experience as a phlebotomist (1-2 years preferred but not essential).
• Good understanding of infection control and health & safety regulations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to put patients at ease.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Be prepared to work across all our clinic sites; Euston, Canary Wharf, Victoria, Lillie Road and Wimbledon, to meet business demand.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
  
  

DESIRABLE:

• Experience working in primary care.
• To have an understanding of QOF.
• Previous experience of using SystmOne
  
  

WHAT WE OFFER:

• 5% employer pension contribution for 5% employee contribution
• Life Insurance 4x annual base salary
• Wellbeing programs
• Eye care voucher reimbursement (up to £20)
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay
• Up to £80 per calendar year towards noise cancelling headphones
  
  

WORKING AT EMED

Whether you work in one of our amazing offices, clinics or part of our remote clinician workforce, eMed is highly collaborative and fun! You’ll have a chance to work in a fast-paced environment with experienced industry leaders. We have a learning environment where you can make an impact.

WHO WE ARE

At eMed our people aren’t just part of a team, they’re part of something bigger. We’re a vibrant community of creative thinkers and doers, forging the way for a new generation of healthcare. We’re only as good as our people. So, finding the best people is everything to us. We serve millions, but we choose our people one at a time…

DIVERSITY

We believe that difference inspires a better, healthier world. That’s why it’s at the heart of everything we do. From our people to our products, difference enriches every part of our business and creates a culture based on equality of opportunity, and in which all employees can progress their careers. We’re committed to creating an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, pregnancy status, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.