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Job summary

Main area
Phlebotomy
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 18.75 hours per week (Weekend working is required and cross site working.)
Job ref
176-F-7729885-A
Employer
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Peterborough City Hospital
Town
Peterborough
Salary
£24,465 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/03/2026 23:59

Employer heading

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust logo

Phlebotomist - Peterborough

Band 2

Job overview

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 recruiting Phlebotomists to join our busy but friendly team at Peterborough City Hospital. Phlebotomists are responsible for the collection of blood samples by venepuncture from patients attending the hospital either as an inpatient or an outpatient.

Previous experience is preferred however, our main priority is to find people with the values, attitudes and behaviours that match ours and therefore, we are happy to provide training and support for the right candidate. 

*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

The team provides phlebotomy services to the in-patient wards at Peterborough City Hospital.  As part of 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 essential. Please see the Job Description and Person Specification to ensure this is the job for you. 

Duty periods will be mainly between 08.00-12.30 hrs.

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

18.75 Hours per week.

Working for our organisation

Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust’s redeployment process.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.

Person specification

Qualifications

Desirable criteria
  • GCSE in English and Maths/Science

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Understanding of the role and responsibilities
Desirable criteria
  • NHS experience
  • Knowledge of Pathology IT systems
  • European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent

Key Skills

Essential criteria
  • 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 meet needs of service
  • Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time
Desirable criteria
  • Phlebotomy experience

Other

Essential criteria
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Integrity and personal credibility
  • Strives for excellence
  • Self-motivated
  • Ability to be flexible and respond to the needs of the service
  • Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision
  • Puts the patient first in everything that is undertaken
  • Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefs
  • Professional appearance and behaviour
  • Good previous attendance record
  • Must be eligible to work in the UK

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveDisability confident leaderInvestors in People: GoldMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Stonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Step into healthDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close earlier if it received a high number of applications and therefore we recommend that you complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Robert Prosper
Job title
Phlebotomy and Specimen Reception Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01733 678430
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