Phlebotomist (XR02)
| Posting date: | 05 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £24,465.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24465.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 February 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds, LS9 7TF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9298-NUR-769 |
Summary
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY - Manage issues that arise during the blood collection process - Independently manage own allocated workload and perform and undertake non-routine requests for blood specimen collections - Collect, identify and record the correct patient/donor information or data at the time of the sample collection and within full view of the patient/donor. This task calls for long periods of concentration that can be frequently interrupted - Collect data/information for internal/external audit purpose - Preparation / administration of loading dose prior to a specific blood test being performed. (e.g. Glucose/Lactose Tolerance Tests) - Identify, select and utilise a suitable site fit for the purpose of blood collection using personal judgmental skills - Identify, select and use suitable/appropriate equipment for the specimen collection using personal judgmental skills - Obtain blood samples from patients/donors to a standard fit for laboratory testing ensuring minimum distress or discomfort is caused to the patient/donor during the blood collection process - Interpret written requests for blood collection - Communicate information to patient/donors of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultures or physical abilities, in a none-discriminatory or judgmental manner and be able to overcome barriers of communication within these areas Give patients/donors, guardians and carers, appropriate advice regarding venepuncture site, after care and availability of test results - Ensure pre and post-test requirements have been fulfilled and ensure the patient/donor is fit for discharge from your care - Ensure safe and appropriate delivery or transport of the specimens to the laboratories - Cleaning stationary or mobile workstations in the phlebotomy clinic or storage area, (including general and departmental housekeeping duties) - Completing regular stocking and stock rotation of working areas - To prepare materials for distribution to clinical areas - To contribute to general departmental management by assisting in the ordering, receipt and control of consumables