Phlebotomist
| Posting date: | 27 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £13.00 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £13.00 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 January 2026 |
| Location: | Dartford, DA1 1HP |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A4420-25-0001 |
Summary
The primary duties and responsibilities of a Phlebotomist include: Using technical equipment to safely draw blood from patients Explaining the process of drawing blood clearly to a patient Reassuring and calming patients who might be nervous or scared of the procedure Applying dressings to the wound created by drawing blood Registering the blood and storing it in the correct environment Sending blood samples to testing laboratories Keeping track of blood samples and results that are returned after testing Updating patient records Maintaining an organised and clean work area based on health and safety regulations and the guidelines of the medical institution Answering patient questions regarding collection techniques and offering additional resources on the collection process, if the patient requests them