NHSL 212502 (LMD) PhlebotomistinEdinburghinEdinburghPUBLISHED FRI 11 APR 2025
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At NHS Scotland, we celebrate diversity and are keen to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Whether you're a seasoned professional or looking to start a career in healthcare, we value your unique experiences and perspectives. All applicants will receive the necessary support, including adjustments for disabled candidates and those with long-term conditions or neurodivergent backgrounds. Don’t miss this chance to be part of our inclusive team, but act quickly—due to high demand, we may close applications early. Embrace this opportunity to thrive in a role that not only supports patients but enriches your professional journey!
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage
This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
Please note: As this post is part-time the salary will be pro-rata.
The duties require the collection of blood without harm to patient, self or specimen and with minimal disturbance to the nursing process, followed by prompt delivery of labeled specimens and request forms to the laboratory.
These duties would normally be performed following written protocols under the supervision of an experienced health care professional and in accordance with Trust safety requirements.
The post holder is required under the Health and Safety at Work regulation to take reasonable care of himself/herself and others in carrying out the duties of the post and to co-operate with the Trust Health and Safety matters.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact Jacqueline Lothian on or email
Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: .
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