Phlebotomist

NHS Jobs; Preston; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Preston is recruiting a Phlebotomist to support inpatient and outpatient services with venepuncture, specimen labelling and stock management.

You will communicate with medical and clinical staff, verify patient identity, and follow competency assessments to ensure patient safety and accurate results. The role emphasizes precise specimen handling and adherence to procedures.

Qualifications

• Performs venepuncture following correct procedures.
• Accurate and legible labelling of samples.
• Checks patient identification by verbal confirmation and wristband scanning.
• Communicates effectively with laboratory and clinical staff and external clients.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with laboratory staff, clinical staff, and external clients regarding tests and requests.
• Order stock from Main Stores to maintain adequate supplies and rotate stock.
• Support Phlebotomy Supervisor/Manager to ensure adequate staffing and coverage.
• Work on a one-to-one basis with patients following competency assessment.
• Perform venepuncture following established procedures and safety protocols.

Skills

Venepuncture

Patient communication

Stock management

Specimen labelling

Job description

Duties include, but are not limited to: Communicate effectively with laboratory staff, clinical staff, and external clients regarding advice/clarification of test requests in a professional and approachable manner Communicate, as appropriate, using information technology & other media. Order stock from Main Stores to maintain adequate supplies of stock items. and rotate stock to ensure effective use of resources. Participates in staff rotas as required & supports the Phlebotomy Supervisor to ensure that adequate staff levels are available to provide the inpatient & outpatient service Work on a one-to-one basis with patients and without direct supervision following competency assessment by the Phlebotomy Supervisor/Manager. Performs venepuncture following correct procedures Positively checks patient identification by verbal communication & scanning of IP wrist bands Accurate & Legible labelling of samples Make enquiries relating to Phlebotomy requests through the appropriate channels: Has a good understanding of the nature and purpose of the routine and specialist biomedical investigations/interventions required. Understands any particular factors that may affect the selection of an appropriate venepuncture site. Able to perform venepuncture on sites other than the sub cubital fossa

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust