Phlebotomist

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Wirral; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated Phlebotomist to join their Phlebotomy Team. The role involves performing blood specimen collections in both community and hospital settings. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, hand-eye coordination, and the ability to manage a demanding physical workload. A flexible working pattern is required across a 7-day rota, with shifts covering mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends. New colleagues will be warmly welcomed into a supportive environment known for excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• Required communication skills and patient focus.
• Able to perform physical tasks such as standing and bending.
• Access to a car or alternative transportation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage contingencies during blood collection.
• Perform routine blood specimen collections with minimal supervision.
• Conduct manual analysis of urine samples.

Skills

Communication skills

Hand-eye coordination

Flexibility

Patient focus

Basic computer skills

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Phlebotomist to join our friendly and supportive Phlebotomy Team.

Do you have excellent communication skills, hand-to-eye coordination, flexibility, and patient focus? Basic computer skills are also required.

This is a demanding physical role involving standing, bending, walking, and pushing phlebotomy trolleys during shifts.

Since you will be working both in the community and hospital settings, access to a car or alternative transportation is essential.

Working flexibly over a 7-day rota, shifts will cover early mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays.

• Manage contingencies during blood collection within your limitations and seek assistance when needed.
• Perform routine blood specimen collections with minimal supervision.
• Accurately record patient/donor information during sample collection, ensuring full visibility and concentration.
• Assemble and dispose of equipment appropriately.
• Conduct manual analysis of urine samples prior to specific blood tests (e.g., Glucose/Lactose Tolerance Tests).
• Select suitable sites for blood collection using judgmental skills.
• Use appropriate equipment for specimen collection.
• Obtain blood samples with minimal distress or discomfort to patients/donors.

All new colleagues will receive a warm welcome from our dedicated team. We are known for our competent and caring staff, as praised by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is located on The Wirral peninsula, known for its stunning coastline and countryside, offering great activities for residents.

As one of the largest NHS trusts in the North West, we provide a wide range of acute services, employ over 6,000 staff, and serve a population of approximately 400,000 across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales, and beyond.

Our trust has around 855 beds and a financial turnover exceeding £337 million.

The Wirral is easily accessible via motorway, train, bus, or ferry, close to Liverpool, Chester, Manchester, and North Wales.

For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Susan Lee
Job Title: Pre-Analytics Manager
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

Senior Phlebotomy Team: 0151 604 7381