Compassionate Phlebotomist — Friendly Team, Precise Draws

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Phlebotomist to join the team at Peterborough City Hospital. You will perform blood collection by venipuncture from inpatients and outpatients, ensuring patient comfort and accurate labeling of samples.

Experience is preferred but training and support are available for the right candidate; you may be required to work at Hinchingbrooke or Stamford Hospitals as needed and to cover a 7-day rota, including weekends and bank holidays.

Qualifications

• GCSE in English and Maths/Science.
• NHS experience preferred but training will be provided.
• Knowledge of Pathology IT systems and basic computer skills.
• Willingness to work flexibly across sites and a 7-day rota.

Responsibilities

• Explain the procedure to patients and provide reassurance.
• Collect blood samples by venepuncture from inpatients and outpatients.
• Accurately identify patients and label samples.
• Deliver samples to the laboratory within required timescales.
• Collate information for patient statistics and audits.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Prioritisation

Attention to detail

Patient care

Education

GCSE English and Maths/Science

Job description

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Phlebotomist to join the team at Peterborough City Hospital. You will perform blood collection by venipuncture from inpatients and outpatients, ensuring patient comfort and accurate labeling of samples.

Experience is preferred but training and support are available for the right candidate; you may be required to work at Hinchingbrooke or Stamford Hospitals as needed and to cover a 7-day rota, including weekends and bank holidays.