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* Advert 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. Disclosure & Barring Check Fee Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month’s salary. Volunteers are exempt. Our Values – At the heart of all we do We recruit not just for skills but for behaviours aligned with our core values: dedication, care, courage, and innovation. Show us how you live these values in your application and interview. Early closure notice We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications—please apply without delay. International Applicants & Sponsorship We welcome applications from those needing UK sponsorship. From 2021, most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals need a visa to work in the UK. Important: Salary thresholds and visa rules changed in 2024 — check your eligibility here: www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa. If applying from overseas, you may also need to provide criminal record certificates for countries lived in for 12 months in the past 10 years.