Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital is seeking to recruit a Phlebotomist for a permanent whole-time position based in Drogheda, Co. Louth. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy acute hospital laboratory service within HSE Dublin and North East, providing high-quality blood collection services for in-patients and out-patients, including paediatric patients. Working as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, the successful candidate will contribute to delivering safe, accurate, and patient-centred diagnostic services.
Role Overview
The successful candidate will be responsible for collecting venous and capillary blood samples from a diverse patient population while ensuring the highest standards of patient care, safety, and specimen quality. The role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced hospital environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Collect venous and capillary blood samples from in-patients and out-patients.
- Perform blood collection procedures for adult and paediatric patients.
- Accurately identify patients and label specimens in accordance with HSE laboratory procedures.
- Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control.
- Ensure all specimens are handled, stored, and transported correctly.
- Provide reassurance and professional care to patients during blood collection procedures.
- Maintain accurate documentation and comply with laboratory quality standards.
- Work collaboratively with laboratory staff, nursing teams, and medical professionals.
Requirements
- Relevant qualifications and eligibility to work as a Phlebotomist within the HSE.
- Experience in venepuncture and capillary blood collection is desirable.
- Ability to work with adult and paediatric patients.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
- Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and quality standards.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Salary
€38,671 – €50,145 per annum (HSE Phlebotomist Grade 3425 salary scale, 9-point scale, plus Long Service Increments where applicable), based on the HSE Consolidated Salary Scales effective 1 June 2026. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Location
This position is based at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, Co. Louth, one of the major acute hospitals within HSE Dublin and North East. The successful candidate will support essential diagnostic laboratory services that contribute directly to patient diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing clinical care.
Contract Type
Permanent Wholetime.
Application Details
Reference: PHLEB0726
Applications should be submitted through the HSE Dublin and North East recruitment campaign using the official application link:
https://careers-hsedne.icims.com/jobs/4891/job
Closing Date: 28 July 2026 at 12:00 PM.
Informal Enquiries
Application Queries
Rachel O’Beirne
HR Department
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 086 0591533
Role Enquiries
Tony Stringer
Laboratory Manager
Email: [email protected]
