Phlebotomist

NHS Jobs; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a phlebotomist to perform venepuncture for patients of all ages, ensuring correct identification and appropriate investigations. You will label and process specimens, maintain electronic records, and manage stock while upholding infection control and safety policies.

You will work with the broader practice team to support efficient patient care, provide reassurance to anxious patients, and participate in mandatory training and ongoing

Qualifications

• Competent in venipuncture for patients of all ages.
• Ability to correctly identify patients and confirm requested investigations.

Responsibilities

• Perform venepuncture for patients of all ages within competency and practice protocols.
• Label, process and prepare specimens for transportation to the laboratory.
• Maintain accurate electronic patient records using the clinical system.
• Monitor and maintain adequate stock levels of phlebotomy equipment.
• Ensure clinical rooms are clean, safe, well-stocked, and prepared for use.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control policies, health and safety legislation, and SOPs.
• Provide reassurance and support to patients, including those who may be anxious about blood tests.
• Recognise and respond to patients who become unwell during or after venepuncture.
• Work with the wider practice team to support efficient patient care.
• Participate in mandatory training, appraisal, and continuing professional development.

Skills

Venepuncture

Patient identification

Infection prevention

Tools

Laboratory procedures

Job description

Perform venepuncture for patients of all ages (within competency and practice protocols). Correctly identify patients and confirm requested investigations before obtaining samples. Label, process, and prepare specimens for transportation to the laboratory in accordance with practice and laboratory procedures. Maintain accurate electronic patient records using the clinical system. Monitor and maintain adequate stock levels of phlebotomy equipment and report shortages. Ensure clinical rooms are clean, safe, well-stocked, and prepared for use. Adhere to infection prevention and control policies, health and safety legislation, and standard operating procedures. Follow practice policies relating to confidentiality, information governance, safeguarding, and data protection. Provide reassurance and support to patients, including those who may be anxious about blood tests. Recognise and respond appropriately to patients who become unwell during or after venepuncture. Work collaboratively with the wider practice team to support efficient patient care. Participate in mandatory training, appraisal, and continuing professional development.

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust