Phlebotomist

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Liverpool seeks a Phlebotomist to collect blood samples and support patient care. The role involves working within hospital wards and outpatient departments with flexibility in hours. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and pay attention to detail, ensuring samples are collected promptly and safely. This is a part-time position with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Full training and ongoing support

Working within a large NHS organization

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills for interacting with patients and staff.
• Attention to detail for accurate sample collection and handling.
• Experience in venepuncture is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples safely and accurately.
• Ensure patient consent and identification.
• Practice infection control and ensure health safety.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Compassion

Education

NVQ 2 / GCSE or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Phlebotomy team, based across both The Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen Hospital sites. We’re looking for someone with excellent communication, attention to detail, and a caring approach. Full training and ongoing support will help you develop your skills, whether you’re experienced or just starting your healthcare career.

As a phlebotomist, you’ll play a vital role in patient care by collecting blood samples safely and accurately to support diagnosis and treatment. You’ll be a reassuring presence for patients, combining technical skill with compassion to make the experience as comfortable as possible.

Details

This vacancy is for 1x30 hours per week flexible position, working across both the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen sites. Applicants must be prepared to work on a rota basis between the hours of 7am and 5.30pm Mon - Fri, and 8am - 1pm Sat and Sun, and Bank Holidays.

Once trained, you will perform venepuncture in both a busy outpatient department and on the hospital wards. Attention to detail and infection control awareness is crucial, together with good communication and team working skills. You will be key in ensuring samples are taken in a timely and efficient manner, whilst maintaining the health and safety of our patients, strictly adhering to infection control procedures, accurately labelling the samples and sending them off to the laboratory for testing.

About Us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services. For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit their careers page.

Job Details

Date posted: 07 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 2

Salary: £24,465 a year pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 287-LCL-71-25

Job locations: Liverpool Clinical Laboratories, Liverpool, L7 8YE

Job Description and Responsibilities

VENEPUNCTURE

• Collect samples of potentially hazardous blood into appropriate containers.
• Ensure patients consent to procedure, check patient identification against request form identification.
• Accurate labelling of samples to confirm patient identity in line with local and national guidelines.
• Ensure samples are despatched to the appropriate laboratories using the internal hospital vacuum pod system or by liaising with porters.
• Work one-to-one with patients and without direct supervision.
• Report anomalies to a senior member of staff.
• Practice infection control procedures e.g. ANT(T) (antiseptic non touch technique).
• Assess and dress venepuncture site.
• Keep workstation clean and stocked at all times.
• Handling of potentially contaminated bodily fluids (e.g., urine, faeces, sputum).

COMMUNICATION

• Liaise with doctors and nursing staff regarding details on request forms.
• Show empathy and understanding of patients’ needs (e.g., needle phobias).
• Encourage reluctant patients to undergo venepuncture.
• Reassure distressed patients and their relatives.
• Adapt procedures to cope with patients with mental and physical disabilities, respecting religious boundaries.
• Use diplomacy and avoid disclosing information not previously explained by a medical practitioner.
• Communicate with ward staff to ascertain whether a patient has fasted or taken medication when relevant.
• Answer telephone inquiries and provide appropriate information or transfer as needed.
• Understand procedures and liaise with laboratories to ensure tests are carried out as per procedures.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Ensure yearly training is carried out (e.g., fire lectures, manual handling, mandatory training relevant to the post).

MANAGING SELF

• Attend training lectures, study days and workshops as relevant or as instructed by Manager.
• Read all relevant training literature provided.
• Maintain awareness of relevant departmental, hospital and national policies and Health and Safety guidelines.

Qualifications and Requirements

Qualifications

• NVQ 2 / GCSE or equivalent

Experience

• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to work on own initiative under supervision
• Ability to adapt to various working situations

Desirable

• Previous experience of venepuncture

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals

Other information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer details: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool Clinical Laboratories, Liverpool, L7 8YE. Employer website: https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/