Experienced Phlebotomist

**About Us**

Sussex Pathology is a dynamic and fast-growing diagnostics company providing high-quality, private blood testing services across the UK. We operate walk-in clinics in multiple locations including London (City, Victoria, Canary Wharf, Chiswick), Croydon, Brighton & Hove, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Guildford, Cambridge, Crawley, Liverpool, Milton Keynes, Maidstone, Birmingham, Cardiff, Plymouth, Cheltenham, Chelmsford, Leeds, Newcastle upon Tyne and Oxford

Our samples are processed in our own state-of-the-art laboratory, with most results available the same or next day.

We are looking for an experienced and compassionate **Phlebotomist** to join our well established **Royal Tunbridge Wells** clinic, providing high-quality care and efficient sample collection.

**Role Details**
- **Location**:Royal Tunbridge Wells** clinic (in person)
- **Working hours**: Monday to Friday, 08:00-14:00 (excluding Bank Holidays)

**Key Responsibilities**
- Perform venepuncture and capillary blood collection from adults and children aged 5+ (preferably).
- Ensure patients are treated with care, dignity, and professionalism to minimise distress or discomfort.
- Accurately label, store, and manage biological samples in accordance with test requirements.
- Maintain and restock phlebotomy supplies, ensuring all materials are within expiry and properly stored.
- Perform daily cleaning and maintenance tasks in accordance with infection control policies.
- Safely dispose of clinical waste and sharps following internal protocols.
- Accurately update client records and enter data into the system.
- Manage clinic bookings, take card payments, and communicate test-related information to clients.
- Support team managers in daily work allocation and client coordination.
- Provide training for new staff as required.
- Work independently and take ownership of clinic operations and stock control.
- Identify service quality issues and contribute to continuous improvement.
- Undertake other relevant duties as required.

**Essential Skills & Qualifications**
- Minimum of **12 months full-time phlebotomy experience** following training/certification
- **Valid phlebotomy certificate**:

- **Up-to-date vaccinations** including Hepatitis B
- **DBS check** dated within the last 3 years
- **Strong IT skills** for booking, payment, and data entry
- Excellent **communication and customer service skills**:

- Ability to **work independently and manage a clinic solo**:

- Capability to remain calm and professional under pressure
- Strong **hand-eye coordination**, speed, and accuracy
- Comfortable working in a **busy and fast-paced environment**:

- Commitment to **maintaining confidentiality** and handling sensitive information appropriately
- Must be **eligible to work in the UK**

**What We Offer**
- Competitive hourly pay starting from £18.00
- Paid training on our internal systems
- Commission pay opportunities
- Employee discounts
- A friendly, innovative, and growing team
- Opportunity to contribute to shaping modern, client-focused diagnostic services in the UK

If you're a confident, self-motivated **Phlebotomist** or **experienced nurse** with a genuine passion for quality healthcare and blood testing—we’d love to hear from you

**Job Types**: Permanent, Fixed term contract

Pay: £18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Additional pay:

- Commission pay

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1NU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Phlebotomy: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 05/07/2025
Reference ID: Phlebotomy Royal Tunbridge Wells
Expected start date: 01/08/2025