Phlebotomist

Job overview

Due to the expansion of our busy service we are looking for a dynamic individuals with excellent communication skills to join our Phlebotomy Service. You will work within a dedicated team who provide front line care to hospital inpatients, outpatients & GP patients.

You will need to be flexible in your approach to working as the Phlebotomy service is provided 7 days a week operated on a rota basis. You must be willing to work weekends and bank holidays. Excellent communication and organisational skills are integral to the post. Being proficient in venepuncture is integral in this role , If you have what it takes to deliver and you want to make a difference then please contact us below.

Main duties of the job

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a team environment, takes initiative, and is eager to learn new skills. A keen eye for detail and a strong commitment to maintaining high standards of service are essential in this role. You’ll need to adapt quickly to a fast-paced environment while delivering consistent, top-quality service.

Experience working with patients and staff in a hospital or blood test clinic setting will be an advantage.

You’ll play a key role in facilitating clear and effective communication between laboratory staff, clinical teams, and external clients. Whether offering advice, clarifying test requests, or addressing queries, you’ll do so in a professional and approachable manner. Strong IT skills will also be essential for communicating via various digital platforms.

In addition, you’ll manage stock levels by ordering supplies from Main Stores and rotating inventory to ensure efficient use of resources.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• 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