Phlebotomist - Surgical Wards

Job Summary

Are you a healthcare assistant with phlebotomy experience? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full‑time, permanent, Band 3 position working across the surgical wards of Darent Valley Hospital. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual who enjoys patient contact and working in a busy and multi‑professional team environment, to support us in the delivery of a high‑quality phlebotomy service.

Excellent team working and interpersonal skills will be required as well as IT skills that meet the demands of the service. You will work closely with the multi‑disciplinary teams to provide a high standard of care and customer focus to improve the patient experience.

This position will not be supported for visa sponsorship. All applicants are expected to have valid right to work document to work in the UK when applying for this position.

Please note, this post will close earlier than the given closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

• Take blood samples from hospital patients with indirect supervision, according to protocols and procedures.
• Provide and maintain a stable and safe clinical environment, ensuring that samples reach the Laboratory in optimum condition and in a timely manner.
• Assist with the training and supervision of staff, providing phlebotomy related information for patients, and liaising with laboratory colleagues and other services as appropriate.

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere.

We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

As an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID‑19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

• Date posted
  : 29 December 2025
• Pay scheme
  :
  Agenda for change
• Band
  :
  Band 3
• Salary
  : £26,240 to £27,928 a year per annum inclusive of allowances
• Contract
  :
  Permanent
• Working pattern
  :
  Full‑time
• Reference number
  :
• Job locations
  :
  Darent Valley Hospital, Darenth Wood Road, Dartford, DA2 8DA

Works independently within the surgical wards whilst undertaking phlebotomy tasks, ensuring there is a team approach with members of the healthcare team on the wards.

• Maintains patient safety at all times, ensuring that patient identification is verified and that samples are taken and handled according to Trust and Local Policies.
• Ensures safe storage, use and administration of all medicines and substances according to Trust Policy.
• Ensures that safeguarding procedures are followed for vulnerable adults.
• Acts as the patients’ advocate at all times.
• Deals appropriately with unsuitable samples and/or requests.
• Assists with the training and supervision of staff, as directed.
• Provides phlebotomy related information for patients.
• Liaises with laboratory colleagues and other services as appropriate.
• Assists in the maintenance and implementation of department procedures, policies and documents.

• Formal training in phlebotomy (must show…