Mallow General Hospital is seeking applications for a permanent whole-time Phlebotomist Staff Grade position in Cork. This opportunity offers healthcare professionals the chance to contribute to patient care within a busy hospital environment while supporting high-quality diagnostic and clinical services across the hospital.
This Phlebotomist Staff Grade role in Cork is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants and is suited to candidates with strong patient care skills, attention to detail, and experience working within clinical or laboratory settings. The successful candidate will become part of the HSE South West healthcare team serving patients across the region.
Job Overview
The Phlebotomist Staff Grade position at Mallow General Hospital involves providing professional blood collection services while maintaining high standards of patient safety, infection prevention, and clinical care. The role supports hospital diagnostic services and contributes directly to efficient patient treatment pathways.
This permanent healthcare role offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative hospital setting focused on patient-centred care and continuous service improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform venepuncture and blood collection procedures safely and efficiently
- Ensure patient identification and specimen labelling protocols are followed accurately
- Maintain infection prevention and control standards at all times
- Support laboratory and clinical teams with timely specimen collection
- Provide professional and compassionate care to patients during procedures
- Maintain accurate documentation and patient records
- Assist with quality assurance and compliance procedures within the department
- Contribute to a safe and organised clinical working environment
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Relevant phlebotomy qualification or equivalent healthcare training
- Previous experience in phlebotomy or clinical healthcare settings is desirable
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
- Knowledge of infection prevention and patient safety procedures
- Commitment to delivering high standards of patient care
- Eligibility to work within the Irish healthcare sector
Salary Benefits and Working Hours
Salary: Competitive pay
Contract Type: Permanent Wholetime
Benefits may include access to public sector pension schemes, annual leave entitlements, structured training opportunities, and career progression pathways within the HSE South West region.
Location and Employer Information
Mallow General Hospital is located in County Cork and plays an important role in delivering healthcare services across the HSE South West region. The hospital provides essential acute and community-focused healthcare services while supporting patient-centred care in a professional and collaborative clinical environment.
This role offers healthcare professionals the opportunity to work within a respected public healthcare organisation dedicated to improving patient outcomes and supporting continuous healthcare service development across Cork and the wider South West region.
Application Details
Please ensure you download, save, and read the Job Specification and Application Form before applying for this position.
Employer: HSE South West – Kerry and Cork
Category: Health and Social Care Professionals
Grade: Phlebotomist 3425
Advertisement Type: External
For informal enquiries please contact:
Claire Crowley, Hospital Manager
Email: Claire.Crowley@hse.ie
Phone: 022 30300
Apply online: https://www.rezoomo.com/job/96686
Employer Website: https://hse.ie
Last Day to Apply: 21 May 2026 at 12:00 PM
