Phlebotomist

This is a full-time, permanent position (37.5 hours per week) based at Pathology First - Basildon & Southend Hospitals. Your work will directly support accurate and timely laboratory results, which are essential for clinical diagnosis and treatment. You will join a supportive and professional team while developing your skills through a structured Phlebotomy Academy programme., + Deliver safe and professional blood sample collection in line with infection control and identification protocols + Work across hospital wards, outpatient clinics, and community settings + Provide reassurance and high-quality care to patients, maintaining dignity and professionalism + Accurately label, handle, and dispatch specimens according to procedures + Maintain accurate patient records and documentation (manual and electronic) + Use appropriate PPE and adhere to health and safety standards + Participate in weekend and bank holiday rotas as part of a flexible shift pattern + Complete mandatory training including First Aid, manual handling, and phlebotomy updates + Support service improvement and patient satisfaction initiatives, To provide a high-quality phlebotomy service by collecting blood samples safely and efficiently, ensuring patient comfort, and supporting accurate diagnostic testing. + Perform venepuncture safely and confidently following training + Ensure all samples are correctly identified, labelled, and transported + Maintain strict infection prevention and control standards + Communicate effectively with patients and colleagues + Work flexibly across multiple sites as required + Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection standards + Accurately input and manage patient information using IT systems + Support team working and contribute to a positive working environment Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. All applicants are welcome to apply regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic origin, religion, or sexual orientation. Equality of opportunity is our policy.

SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to deliver comprehensive pathology services. We thrive in diverse environments, which is mirrored in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities, and partners. We believe that an inclusive workplace culture is essential for attracting and retaining talented individuals, and for building a sustainable, high-performing workforce. Our staff are crucial to our mission of making a positive impact on healthcare. We foster a culture of continuous personal development, providing scientists and staff with the support and resources needed to acquire new skills and advance their careers through learning and development opportunities, coaching, and clear career pathways.

For our Permanent workforce we offer a competitive benefits package. All employees are entitled to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Ground breaking development
opportunities Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employees have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role. Please apply for this post on-line. If you have problems with using the online process, or need any assistance, please email [email protected] Your e-mail address is important to us. We communicate to all job applicants via the e-mail address which has been provided on the application form. Please ensure that you check your e-mail on a regular basis. Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been short-listed on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in SYNLAB.