Phlebotomist - Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich

To collect blood samples from patients as requested by an authorised officer, by means of venepuncture, skin puncture or other approved methods. Requests for blood will be for a large variety of routine and special tests, and must be collected into the appropriate tubes.

The candidate must have at least6 months experience working as a phlebotomist. Experience working on Hospital Wards is essential.

Please refer to the Applicant Guide via the link below for key information:- Applying to LGT Guide - Key Information for Applicants

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
1. Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
2. Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
3. Improving the experience of staff with disability
4. Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
5. Making equalities mainstream

The full-time working hours are normally Monday to Friday, 7.5 hour shifts between the hours of 08:00 and 20:00, part time hours can be agreed to work alongside service needs. The Phlebotomy service also includes weekend and bank holiday duties; therefore, the successful candidate will be expected to participate in these shifts.