Phlebotomist
| Posting date: | 05 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £24,465.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24465.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 March 2026 |
| Location: | Gateshead, NE9 6SX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9297-26-0139 |
Summary
To maintain the knowledge and skills to perform specialist blood tests i.e. the use of cryoflask, performing genetics screening, Group & Save, chromium & cobalt, and PTH samples, and follow the correct procedure for transporting these samples to the lab. Follow Trust policy for taking samples from high-risk patients incl. HIV and Hep B & C patients and transporting high-risk samples to the lab. To abide by Trust policies and procedures in regard to IPC/COSHH and local policy and procedures. Perform venepuncture with correct order of draw, obtaining patient consent to treatment. Build and maintain safe and effective therapeutic relationships. Communicate effectively with a wide range of people using a range of preferred methods Work flexibly across all wards and the Phlebotomy department, to ensure service cover and needs. Work on a rota system to cover bank holidays. Be able to recognise increasing risk and alert significant others and the team to respond as needed. To provide cover for other phlebotomists in the event of annual leave or sickness.