Bank/Zero-Hours Phlebotomist – Clinical Research

About us

Bioluminux Clinical Research is an independent clinical research site delivering commercial clinical trials from our dedicated facility in central Southampton.

We are seeking four experienced and dependable phlebotomists to join our bank team. This role would suit individuals seeking flexible, occasional work alongside another clinical position or other commitments.

Hours will be offered according to participant appointments and study requirements. There are no guaranteed minimum hours, and individuals may accept or decline shifts offered to them.

Main responsibilities

• Perform venepuncture safely and competently in accordance with site procedures and study requirements.
• Confirm participant identity before undertaking procedures.
• Collect, label and handle blood specimens accurately.
• Process samples, including centrifugation, aliquoting, packaging and preparation for courier collection - training would be provided.
• Follow infection-prevention, sharps-management and clinical-waste procedures.
• Recognise and appropriately manage common complications of venepuncture.
• Report adverse incidents, needlestick injuries, sample errors and protocol deviations promptly.
• Maintain participant dignity, privacy and confidentiality.
• Complete required study-specific and site training.
• Work collaboratively with investigators, study coordinators and other members of the research team.

Essential requirements

• Recognised phlebotomy training certificate.
• Recent practical experience performing venepuncture.
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification or willingness to undergo free training
• Good knowledge of infection prevention and sharps safety.
• Ability to identify and respond appropriately to complications such as bruising, haematoma, fainting and unsuccessful venepuncture.
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly when checking identities and labelling samples.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional, compassionate and reliable approach.
• Ability to work independently within agreed competency and delegated responsibilities.
• Right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Willingness to undergo appropriate pre-employment and DBS checks.

Desirable requirements

• Previous NHS, private-clinic, laboratory or clinical-research experience.
• Experience working with participants who have difficult venous access.
• Paediatric phlebotomy experience, although this is not essential for all assignments.
• Basic Life Support or Immediate Life Support training.

Working arrangements

This is a zero-hours bank position. Work will primarily be offered during weekday clinic hours, with occasional evening or weekend work where required and mutually agreed.

There is no obligation on Bioluminux to offer a minimum number of hours and no obligation on the successful applicant to accept every shift offered. Continued allocation of work will depend on study activity, participant appointments, satisfactory performance and maintenance of the required competencies.

Successful applicants will be required to complete site induction, protocol-specific training and a practical competency assessment before performing the role.

Pay: £18.00-£22.00 per hour

Work Location: In person