Relief Phlebotomist

Boots Company Plc

Relief Phlebotomist

£23358

Boots Company Plc, Dawley Bank, Telford and Wrekin

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 4 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: dcaa06db42d24e7aa7b43a74eec95d7a

Full Job Description

Your role as a Phlebotomist will be to greet volunteers, verify their details and take health measurements and venous blood samples (phlebotomy) whilst maintaining the integrity of all participant information and blood samples. You will also work with other store-based phlebotomists conducting peer-to-peer observations and providing feedback.
This is not a store-based role, the successful candidate will work across multiple stores, travelling to provide appointments. There may be occasions where you are requested to change where you are due to work at short notice so flexibility is required.

Your main duties will include:

  • Greeting participants and verifying their details

  • Explaining the phlebotomy procedure to participants

  • Clerical duties such as management of appointment booking process for the phlebotomy service

  • Taking various participants measurements, such as height, weight and waist circumference

  • Taking and maintaining venous blood samples from participants according to UK guidelines

  • Maintaining quality of service delivery by following Standard Operating Procedures and adhering to health and safety standards

  • Ensuring samples are prepared for delivery to the correct laboratory within required timescales

  • Ordering and maintaining adequate stock of requisite materials needed to deliver service

  • Communicating with the in-store Pharmacist and the pharmacy team to assure safe and appropriate provision of the service

    The hourly rate for this role is £11.23 and will involve travelling to stores around the region. Travel expenses are covered by Boots.


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

    Relief Phlebotomist

    Travel required to multiple locations up to 60 minutes. All travel expenses will be reimbursed.

    Are you passionate about customer care and delivering the best Pharmacy services? We are looking for Phlebotomists to join our healthcare teams and play a key role in delivering Phlebotomy services to the local community.,
  • Flexibility to travel to required locations, planning journeys to ensure timely arrival

  • Flexibility to work across the week, including weekends

  • Ability to work calmly under pressure

  • Empathetic, approachable and able to interact sensitively

  • Digitally savvy and comfortable with embracing technology

  • A passion for customer care and working in Healthcare

  • Ability to work as part of a busy team

  • Prepared to learn and be comfortable in completing a Healthcare training Programme at NVQ2 or equivalent

  • Previous Phlebotomists experience is required for this role

    Our Future Health is a Charity who are working in partnership with the NHS, aiming to be the UK's largest ever health research programme, bringing people together to develop new ways to prevent, detect and treat diseases. The Our Future Health programme will collect information from millions of volunteers across the UK in order to help people live healthier lives for longer; through transforming the prevention, detection and treatment of conditions such as dementia, cancer, diabetes, heart disease and stroke., 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.What's next

  • Competitive holiday allowance (with the option to buy more days)

  • Boots Retirement Savings Plan

  • Discretionary annual bonus scheme

  • Generous staff discount