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Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Phlebotomist

The closing date is 19 November 2026

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Job summary

We are currently looking for enthusiastic phlebotomists to work in our very busy Phlebotomy, Anticoagulant, Inpatients and Outpatients services.

The locations of our services are:

Luton and Dunstable Hospital inpatient wards, adult and paediatric outpatient departments

Arndale House in Luton shopping mall

The Travel Lodge, Dunstable Road, Luton. (09.00-17.00)

You will be part of a developing team working in a very busy and essential area of the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Duties will include:

• Taking blood samples from outpatients and inpatients.
• Carrying out general departmental duties.

This is a Band 2 or 3 (depending on experience) working 15 hours per week.

Hours are Monday and Tuesday 8.30am - 16.30pm (except when working at the Travel Lodge)

Working Saturday/ Sunday and Bank Holidays for 5 hours, on a staff Rota system.

Main duties of the job

Duties will include:

• To undertake collection of blood samples from inpatients, outpatients and GP requests after suitable training and assessment of competency.
• Band 3 phlebotomists will be expected to be able to collect samples from paediatric patients
• Carrying out general departmental duties.
• To work on a rota system at weekends and Bank Holidays.
• To carry out routine stock taking and monitor stock levels.
• To assist in anticoagulant clinics as required.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

418-DTO77811-KA

Job locations

Luton and Dunstable Hospital & Arndale House

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description and person specification provided. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description and person specification provided. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent in Science, English and Biology
• Good educational background

Experience

Essential

• Experienced phlebotomist working in the NHS or caring environment

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to deal with the general public
• Previous NHS or caring experience

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent in Science, English and Biology
• Good educational background

Experience

Essential

• Experienced phlebotomist working in the NHS or caring environment

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to deal with the general public
• Previous NHS or caring experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable Hospital & Arndale House

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable Hospital & Arndale House

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Anticoagulant - Phlebotomy Service Manager

Vickie Pitts

[email protected]

01582497554

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

418-DTO77811-KA

Job locations

Luton and Dunstable Hospital & Arndale House

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

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