Phlebotomist

The Relief Phlebotomist role will involve travelling to stores around the region up to 60 minutes from base store. Travel expenses are covered by Boots.

A full driving licence and access to a car are necessary in this role due to the supporting other stores. Only Phlebotomists with at least 12 months practical experience will be considered.

Relief Phlebotomist

The hourly rate for this role is £12.36 and up to £13.53 across selected locations within London.

By joining our team, you will be working on behalf of Our Future Health, a charity in partnership with the NHS and aiming to become the UK’s largest ever health research programme. Together, we are bringing people together to develop new ways to prevent, detect, and treat diseases. The programme will collect information from millions of volunteers across the UK, helping people live healthier lives for longer by transforming the prevention, detection, and treatment of conditions such as dementia, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.

Your main duties will include:

Warmly welcoming participants, verifying their details, and providing clear explanations of the Phlebotomy procedure. Conducting measurements such as height, weight, and waist circumference.

Managing clerical responsibilities including coordinating appointment bookings for our phlebotomy service and ensuring adequate stock levels of essential materials for seamless service delivery.

Taking and maintaining venous blood samples from participants

In addition to phlebotomy services, you will support on the healthcare counter, providing valuable support to patients and customers. This includes offering informed advice on healthcare products and services, empowering our customers and patients to make well-informed healthcare decisions.

You will also have the opportunity to complete an NVQ2 Healthcare training programme,

What you’ll need to have

Previous experience as a Phlebotomist is desirable, but we will consider applicants without experience and provide full training.

Ability to work calmly under pressure within a busy team, as well as independently.

Empathetic, approachable, and able to interact sensitively.

Digitally savvy and comfortable embracing technology.

Passionate about healthcare and customer care.

Prepared to learn and complete a Healthcare Training Programme at NVQ2 or equivalent.

You will be flexible to work weekends

Our benefits

Competitive holiday allowance

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Generous staff discount

Free flu jabs

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you, click here click here to view our full list of company benefits (all rewards and benefits are subject to change and eligibility).

Why Boots

We're always looking for people who care; people who go the extra mile to change things for the better. You'll be joining a company that is evolving and always looking to improve. We foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues by providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all.

At the heart of everything we do at Boots, it's with you, that we can continue to change for the better.

To find out more about life and careers at Boots, click here.

What’s next

If your Phlebotomist application is successful, our in-house recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview. If you have not been successful on this occasion you will be notified by email. This role is subject to completing a DBS/PVG check.

We are always open to discussing possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you, including job share and reduced hours.

If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to enable you to be at your best.