Weekday/weekend Phlebotomist - Peterborough, United Kingdom - North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
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Peterborough, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Do you like meeting people and working as part of a team? Are you responsible and reliable with the ability to put people at ease? If so, we have the job for you

We are currently seeking Phlebotomists to join our busy but friendly team.

As a phlebotomist you are responsible for the collection of blood samples by venepuncture from patients attending the hospital either as an inpatient or a outpatient.

The team provide phlebotomy services to the in-patient wards at Peterborough City Hospital.

As part of the North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, staff are expected to be able to work at our other sites including Hinchingbrooke Hospital and Stamford Hospital if required.


As a phlebotomist your duties would include:

  • Explaining the procedure to patients and providing reassurance if needed.
  • The collection of blood samples by venepuncture.
  • Accurate identification of patients and labelling of samples.
  • Delivering the samples to the laboratory within required timescales.
  • Collating information regarding patient statistics, audit and patient surveys.
Phlebotomy experience is preferred but not necessary. Please see the Job Description and Person Specification to ensure this is the job for you.

Duty periods will be mainly between :00 hrs.

Applicants must be able to work flexibly over a 7 day rota which includes working weekends and Bank Holidays.

18.45 Hours per week


We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.

Benefits to you

  • 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (prorata for part time staff);
  • NHS Pension Scheme:
  • Flexible working opportunities;
  • Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
  • Career development and training;
  • Wellbeing support and activities;
  • Inhouse physiotherapy Service;
  • Onsite canteens with subsidised meals;
  • Subsidised staff parking (currently free).
  • Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough


As a Phlebotomist you are responsible for the collection of blood samples by venepuncture from patients attending the hospital either as an inpatient or outpatient.

The post holder is responsible for following the correct procedures in order to ensure safety of patients and themselves.

This will include identifying any risks and managing them appropriately, including clear identification of specimens that are an infection hazard and appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

The cleanliness and maintenance of all equipment used by the phlebotomist should be checked as required and any faults reported immediately as per the relevant SOP (standard operating procedure).

If necessary the operator will need to implement the
BCP (Business Continuity Plan) to ensure continuity of the service.
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