Phlebotomist | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Lancashire is seeking a dedicated Phlebotomist to collect venous blood samples across hospital wards, ED, clinics and in community settings. You will join the Phlebotomy Department, perform venepuncture and support patients with care and compassion.

Candidates should have good communication, be able to work in a team, and be willing to work flexible hours including weekends; a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle are required for

Qualifications

• Good communication and interpersonal skills with patients and relatives.
• Willingness to train and develop venepuncture skills.
• Able to work across hospital wards and community settings.
• Flexible to work early hours and weekends on rotation.

Responsibilities

• Take venous blood samples from hospital wards, ED, clinics and community.
• Transport samples for analysis to Pathology Department.
• Maintain high professional standards and patient care.

Skills

Communication

Eye for detail

Hand to eye coordination

Teamwork

Work under pressure

Patient care

Flexible attitude

Willingness to work weekends

Time management

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Phlebotomist | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Company: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Would you like to be part of a vital service taking blood samples for patients both in hospital and out in the community?

The Phlebotomy Department is seeking responsible and enthusiastic individuals to work as Phlebotomists to work on the Blackpool Teaching Hospital wards, ED, clinics, outpatients and in patients homes across Fylde and Wyre. This is an exciting opportunity to broaden your experience and learn new skills in this interesting role. You will be required to perform venepuncture and must have a valid driving license and own vehicle.

Applicants need to be able and willing to start work at 07:30 am and weekends on rotation.

Please note - This vacancy willcloseearlier if enough applications are received.

Taking blood samples (performing venepuncture) from patients on hospital wards, outpatient clinics and in the Community ,which are then transported for analysis at Blackpool Victoria Hospital Pathology Department

Particular qualities we are looking for include:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills with a polite and courteous manner towards patients and relatives.
• A passion for delivering excellent results and an eye for detail
• Good hand to eye coordination
• Ability to work under pressure, as part of a team as well as organising your own workload.
• Able to adhere strictly to established protocols and Trust policies
• Have excellent work attendance and good time-keeping
• Provide a caring and professional service for users
• Maintain high standards of professional appearance
• Enthusiasm, determination and a positive, can-do attitude
• Willingness to work flexibility
• Willingness to work at short notice

You will need basic computer skills and be able to meet the physical demands of the job which include standing, bending, walking and have a full driving licence.

Previous hospital or community phlebotomy experience is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided to ensure you have the skills required to fulfil the position.

Applicants who present a professional appearance and caring attitude and who put patients at the heart of what they do are actively encouraged to apply.

This post is part of the local phlebotomy service, to provide venepuncture both within the acute hospital and Community on the Fylde coast.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, and offers a full range of district hospital services and community health services to a population of 1.6 million in Lancashire and South Cumbria. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology services across the wider region.

Please take the time to read the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application. In order to be selected for interview, it is essential that you address as many of the essential and desirable requirements for for role as you can, within your application.

This advert closes on Sunday 18 Oct 2026

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust