# Phlebotomist - Huntingdon > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/phlebotomist-huntingdon/b2523974-6d1a-40be-a3f1-c78f277b80fa - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/phlebotomist-huntingdon/b2523974-6d1a-40be-a3f1-c78f277b80fa.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Peterborough - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-06T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-22T12:51:51.624Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cambridgeshire/Huntingdon/North_West_Anglia_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Pathology/Pathology-v7729921 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7729921?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are excited to announce a vacancy for a dedicated and experienced Phlebotomist to join our busy but friendly team. Our phlebotomy team plays a crucial role by providing essential services to both outpatients and in-patient wards.  The post is based at Hinchingbrooke Hospital but you may occasionally be required to work at other Trust sites in Peterborough or Stamford. It would be desirable for you to have some Phlebotomy experience and be prepared to work at different sites within the trust as required. Strong interpersonal skills and a compassionate approach to patient care are essential attributes for this role. If you are passionate about patient care and have the necessary phlebotomy experience, we would love to hear from you! *Please Note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice* ### Main duties of the job As a Phlebotomist, you will have the important responsibility of interacting with patients, explaining procedures, and providing reassurance when needed. Your primary duty will be to collect blood samples via venepuncture, ensuring that each patient is accurately identified and that samples are correctly labelled. Timely delivery of these samples to the laboratory is essential, and you will be expected to meet strict deadlines to ensure efficient processing. In addition to the technical aspects of the role, you will also be involved in collating information regarding patient statistics, conducting audits, and participating in patient surveys. This data collection is vital for maintaining high standards of care and continuous improvement in our services. Duty periods will be mainly between 08:00-17:00 hrs. Applicants must be able to work weekends and Bank Holidays. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the Job Description and the Person Specification for more information regarding the role. ## Job Details We are excited to announce a vacancy for a dedicated and experienced Phlebotomist to join our busy but friendly team. Our phlebotomy team plays a crucial role by providing essential services to both outpatients and in-patient wards. The post is based at Hinchingbrooke Hospital but you may occasionally be required to work at other Trust sites in Peterborough or Stamford. It would be desirable for you to have some Phlebotomy experience and be prepared to work at different sites within the trust as required. Strong interpersonal skills and a compassionate approach to patient care are essential attributes for this role. If you are passionate about patient care and have the necessary phlebotomy experience, we would love to hear from you! *Please Note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice* ## Job Description As a Phlebotomist, you will have the important responsibility of interacting with patients, explaining procedures, and providing reassurance when needed. Your primary duty will be to collect blood samples via venepuncture, ensuring that each patient is accurately identified and that samples are correctly labelled. Timely delivery of these samples to the laboratory is essential, and you will be expected to meet strict deadlines to ensure efficient processing. In addition to the technical aspects of the role, you will also be involved in collating information regarding patient statistics, conducting audits, and participating in patient surveys. This data collection is vital for maintaining high standards of care and continuous improvement in our services. Duty periods will be mainly between 08:00-17:00 hrs. Applicants must be able to work weekends and Bank Holidays. ## Responsibilities Please refer to the Job Description and the Person Specification for more information regarding the role. ## Person Specification ### Key Skills **Essential** - Willingness to undertake training to extend skill set to deliver role - Good communication skills, both written and verbal - Demonstrable interpersonal skills – can works as part of a team or independently - Able to prioritise own workload and to meet needs of the service - Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time **Desirable** - Phlebotomy experience ### Knowledge and Experience **Essential** - Understanding of the role and responsibilities of the role **Desirable** - Knowledge of Pathology IT systems - Previous NHS experience - Basic computer literacy including MS Office suite ### Education and Qualifications **Desirable** - GCSE in English and Maths or science ## Documents - [agile working (pdf, 114.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=9992140) - [staff benefits (pdf, 576.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2886) - [living our values (pdf, 260.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1865) - [we are team nwangliaft (pdf, 8.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2745) - [information for candidates (pdf, 5.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2788) - [phlebotomist band 2 - jd (pdf, 448.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=9992600) - [phlebotomist band 2 - ps (pdf, 256.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=9992139) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.