Phlebotomist

We have an exciting opportunity for a Phlebotomist to join our Outpatients team. This role is a based in in our Central London Hospital Outpatients department (NW1 4LJ). We are also offering a competitive salary range of £29,686 to £ 34,348 per annum plus a fantastic array of benefits.

Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK’s largest private hospitals, with 8 state-of-the-art facilities located in the heart of London’s medical community around Harley Street. We have circa 1350 employees, and we are dedicated to providing our patients with expert, individualised treatment and care. We cover a comprehensive range of services, including complex medical and surgical procedures plus a range of cancer services. The London Clinic has a supportive and warm working culture where your contribution is valued, and you can help us deliver our three core values of “We go further”, “We work as one” and “We personalise care.” 

Job Profile

As a phlebotomist you will be assisting with the day to day running of the phlebotomy service within the Outpatients Department to deliver high quality patient centred care.

• Job Type:   37.5 hours per week, mon-fri, Flexible shifts plus 1 in 3 Saturdays
• Salary:  £29,686-£34,348 per annum
• Location:  The London Clinic, 20, 22 Devonshire Place, London W1G 6HL
• Benefits package:
  Contributory pension scheme (total annual contribution up to 20%).
  Private Medical Healthcare.
  33 day’s annual leave (Inclusive of bank holidays).
  Season ticket travel loan, family friendly benefits, and a wide range of discounts with a variety of retailers/services, plus much more.
  We also offer excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education.
   

Key Duties

• To provide a safe and effective phlebotomy service.
• To provide a swabbing collection service to patients.
• To maintain at all times a professional approach to all our patients and clients, with the highest level of discretion and confidentiality concerning client information and all aspects of care.
• Ensuring patients’ details are checked, confirmed to be correct against the information on Meditech, the request form and with the patient before sample collections are performed.
• To escort and hand patients back to the Reception colleagues after sample collections to check out with the Reception Desk for any settlement of payment of patient’s accounts.
• To ensure facilities including the phlebotomy rooms, clinical rooms, the examination trolleys, phlebotomy trays, clients’ waiting areas are replenished with appropriate stock items and that the environment is clean, safe and presentable at all times.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience of working in Phlebotomy with a variety of patients for at least 2 years
• Previous experience working in a UK healthcare environment
• Competency in adult phlebotomy using the Vacutainer system
• Ability to prioritise and co-ordinate own workload
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, as well the ability to work autonomously

The London Clinic has charitable status which is fundamental to our identity and how we operate, enabling our teams to invest in treatments, technology and facilities that benefit our patients, staff and the wider community.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team.

The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups;