Phlebotomist
Location: Brighton
Pay Rates: £18 per hour (Monday–Friday) | £24 per hour (Sunday shifts available)
Job Type: Flexible Agency / Locum Shifts

Sanctuary Personnel is recruiting Phlebotomists to support an expanding clinical blood collection and sample handling service in Brighton.

We welcome applications from a wide range of healthcare professionals, including Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants, Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLAs), Nurses, Healthcare Assistants (HCAs), and other healthcare staff with proven phlebotomy, venepuncture, and/or cannulation competencies.

This is an excellent opportunity for healthcare professionals seeking flexible locum work, competitive hourly pay, and experience across a growing outreach service. The service operates seven days a week from an outreach unit in Brighton, providing a flexible opportunity for experienced healthcare professionals.

Please note this is an outreach role, and applicants must be at least 25 years old and hold a full, clean UK driving licence.

Candidates who already hold a valid DBS certificate are particularly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform venepuncture, cannulation, and blood collection procedures safely and accurately.
• Ensure correct patient identification, obtain consent where required, and label specimens accurately.
• Handle, prepare, store, and transport clinical specimens in line with established protocols.
• Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control (IPC) and adhere to all health and safety procedures.
• Complete clinical documentation and patient records accurately and in a timely manner.
• Deliver compassionate, professional, patient-centred care at all times.
• Travel between outreach locations as required to support service delivery.
• Maintain equipment and clinical areas to the highest standards.
• Work collaboratively with the wider clinical team to ensure an efficient and high-quality service.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working within a healthcare setting.
• Demonstrable competency in phlebotomy, venepuncture, cannulation, and/or blood collection procedures.
• Valid and current competency certificate for venepuncture, cannulation, or blood drawing.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining high clinical standards.
• Strong understanding of patient safety, infection prevention and control, and specimen handling procedures.
• Excellent communication and patient care skills.
• Must be 25 years of age or over.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Willingness to work flexibly across a seven-day service.

Desirable Requirements

• Current DBS certificate.
• Background as a Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy Assistant, Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA), Nurse, Healthcare Assistant (HCA), or another healthcare professional with relevant experience.
• Experience within hospitals, community healthcare services, pathology laboratories, GP practices, or pharmacy environments.
• Familiarity with specimen transport systems and laboratory workflows.
• Experience working within outreach, mobile, or multi-site healthcare services.

What We Offer

• Flexible agency and locum shifts to suit your availability.
• Competitive hourly rates, including enhanced Sunday pay.
• Opportunity to work within a growing outreach healthcare service.
• Weekly payroll.
• Dedicated support from Sanctuary Personnel's experienced recruitment consultants.
• Access to a wide range of healthcare opportunities across the UK.

Apply Now

If you have phlebotomy, venepuncture, or cannulation competencies and are looking for flexible agency or locum work in Brighton, we'd love to hear from you. Whether you're a Phlebotomist, Nurse, Healthcare Assistant, Pharmacy professional, or Medical Laboratory Assistant, apply today to be considered for upcoming shifts.

About Sanctuary Personnel

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