Phlebotomist (Part Time)

Job Description:

Phlebotomist

Location: New Victoria Hospital, Kingston upon Thames (KT2 7EG)
Part Time 22hrs (Monday – Saturday Shifts)
Circa. £17,185 + Fantastic Benefits

We make health happen

At New Victoria Hospital, we're dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and outstanding clinical services. Our Outpatient Department plays a vital role in supporting patients throughout their healthcare journey, ensuring every individual receives professional, compassionate, and high-quality care. As a Phlebotomist, you'll be part of a collaborative team committed to putting patients first and maintaining the highest standards of care and safety.

How you’ll help us make health happen

As a Phlebotomist, you'll support the smooth running of the Outpatient Department by providing a professional and patient-focused blood collection service.

You'll work closely with patients, consultants, GPs, and clinical colleagues, ensuring specimens are collected accurately, handled safely, and processed efficiently while delivering an excellent patient experience.

Key responsibilities

• Perform venepuncture using a range of blood collection techniques, including vacuum tube, syringe, and butterfly methods.

• Communicate with patients in a professional, compassionate, and reassuring manner before, during, and after procedures.

• Collect, label, record, and safely transport blood and other biological specimens.

• Maintain accurate patient records and enter relevant information into hospital systems.

• Ensure all specimens are processed in line with quality, safety, and laboratory requirements.

• Adhere to infection prevention, health and safety, confidentiality, and clinical governance standards.

• Maintain clean, sterile equipment and safely dispose of sharps and clinical waste.

• Support the wider team with administrative duties and contribute to continuous service improvement.

What we’re looking for

• GCSEs or equivalent qualification.

• Recognised Phlebotomy Certificate.

• Previous phlebotomy experience.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and use initiative.

• Strong organisational and workload management skills.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Flexible, self-motivated, and able to prioritise tasks effectively.

• Previous private hospital experience and experience taking blood from children would be advantageous.

Benefits

At New Victoria Hospital, we want to reward our staff for the amazing job that they do.

As part of the team, you will have access to a range of benefits for your work and home life.

We offer a variety of benefits that take into consideration how you commute to work, your health and well-being and recognising your service and any staff referrals you make to the Hospital.

Take a look at the full range of benefits on offer when working here:

• Annual leave entitlement of 25 days + bank holidays increasing with length of service

• In-house training for all staff

• Company pension scheme

• Life assurance

• Employee Referral Scheme

• Access to subsidised staff restaurant

• Interest free travel loan

• Private healthcare (T&Cs Apply)

• Bicycle Loan Scheme

• Retailer discounts

• Employee Assistance Programme

Part of a Globally Trusted Healthcare Group

When you join New Victoria, you also become part of Bupa — a global healthcare leader with the scale, stability and expertise of a major international brand. Being backed by Bupa means access to an extensive network of clinical and operational specialists, shared best practice from across the organisation, and the support of well‑established systems that help you grow, develop and deliver exceptional care. Our size gives us strength, while our purpose keeps us personal.

We champion diversity and want our people to reflect the communities we serve. Everyone is encouraged to “Be you at Bupa”, and we actively welcome colleagues from all backgrounds and experiences. Bupa takes pride in being a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and will aim to offer an interview/assessment to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum criteria for the role. We’re committed to ensuring you’re treated fairly during the recruitment process and offer reasonable adjustments to anyone who may benefit from accommodations to the recruitment process.   

If you require information regarding this role in an alternative format, please email: [email protected]

Time Type:

Part time

Job Area:

Clinical Services

Locations:

New Victoria Hospital