Senior Phlebotomist -Phlebotomy South

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The phlebotomy department provides a venepuncture service on behalf of all services within the Acute Division of Greater Glasgow and Clyde. The phlebotomy service is part of the South Sector. You will be responsible for the delivery of the phlebotomy service to wards within the Acute Division, thus ensuring target times are met and adhered to for the delivery of blood specimens to the laboratories.

• Location based in Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
• Part‑time position (22.25 hours per week)
• Shift pattern for this post are between 7 am to 11:45 am based on a 5/7 day rota
• Please note the salary is pro‑rata for part‑time hours.

• Train new members of staff.
• Provide assistance to the Head Phlebotomist on a daily basis, liaising with and other senior phlebotomists and phlebotomists regularly throughout the working day and clinical staff at ward level.
• Completion of individual staff daily timesheets, ensuring accuracy for data transfer to SSTS (payroll system).
• Coordinate and prepare ward and clinic rotas to ensure provision of a consistent seven day per week phlebotomy service is delivered.
• Organise own time and that of staff within remit.
• To ensure that “Patient Confidentiality” in line with written protocols, is maintained at all times.
• Collect blood samples from appropriate patients by venepuncture or capillary sample, on request from medical staff.
• To ensure accuracy in cross‑matching of blood transfusion samples and protocols are adhered to in the authorisation process after taking blood sample from patient.
• To ensure correct identification and labelling of these samples and accompanying documentation.

• The post holder will be educated to standard grade level or have equivalent level of experience in Health Care or Medical Sciences.
• A minimum of two years phlebotomy experience.
• The post holder will possess excellent communication, team‑working and time‑management skills and have the ability to motivate others and work using own initiative.

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays.
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits.
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme.
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom‑based courses.
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays.
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services.
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies.

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

Christine McAuley, Phlebotomy Lead, On 0141 452 3268 or email Christine.

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This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part‑time working hours will be reduced pro‑rata. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work‑life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs…