Phlebotomist

Job summary An opportunity has arisen for a Band 2 Phlebotomist to join our team at the Southport and Ormskirk sites for 17.5 hours per week. Applications are invited from flexible, hardworking individuals for this part-time post. Previous phlebotomy experience is desirable but further training will be given on appointment. This post will be based at Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals and applicants will be expected to work at other sites within the Trust. You will be required to work in the Outpatient Department and on the wards. Interviews will take place week commencing 26th October Main duties of the job To undertake the collection and labelling of venous blood samples. Transport samples to the agreed Laboratory reception within an agreed time frame To maintain good working relations with all members of staff and to promote effective teamwork. To actively participate in team meetings and to inform effectively on shift handover. To advise the Senior Phlebotomist when stocks of consumables are approaching minimum levels or to take appropriate action in ordering. To be courteous to patient, relatives, and carers To have a manner which will put patients at ease. About us Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites. Our services: Acute Care Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites. Primary Care Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital. Community Services Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre. Specialist Regional Services We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales. Achievements: Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018 Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal) National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme. Details Date posted 14 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £25,272 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 409-8255796 Job locations Southport Hospital Town Lane Southport PR8 6PN United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities To manage own patient list. To work as part of a team but to also act autonomously within the clinical setting Promote good public relations with patients Accountable for own actions Responsible for personal effective time management and organisational skills Work without direct supervision reporting to the Phlebotomy Service Lead Responsible for taking reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others Work unsupervised Report accidents or incidents (to patients or self) which occur whilst on duty to the care manager. Complete appropriate forms as soon as possible and participate in any investigations as necessary Report any complaints to the Phlebotomy Service Lead and participate in any investigation as necessary CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Safe collection of routine venous blood samples from patients as requested by doctor and\or nurses in line with Trust Policy Prepare blood samples for transport ensuring stability and safety To make informed decisions relating to patient care and safety To comply with identified operational procedures regarding blood sample collection To adhere to the Trusts Health and Safety at Work Policy To ensure that own phlebotomy trolley is cleaned thoroughly and restocked with consumables by completion of duty. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES Comply with the Trusts policy on documentation in relation to recording of blood tests etc., including data entry onto computer systems as required Always maintain confidentiality. To undertake such other agreed duties as may be appropriate to the post for the efficient provision of the service. To maintain appropriate ordering of equipment and ensure same is fit for purpose To ensure Line Manager is kept informed regarding absence due to sickness, as soon as possible To provide Line Manager with a minimum four weeks notice for any annual leave requests To ensure effective communications with Line Manager To attend regular team meetings in order to share knowledge, ideas and acknowledge any developments\changes that impact upon the phlebotomists role TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES To participate in continuing education and to implement evidence-based pract