Phlebotomist in Newcastle upon Tyne

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Phlebotomy team based at Freeman Hospital for a post of 30 hours/week working 0700-1300 on a rotational basis. As a Phlebotomist you are an integral part of the NHS, working closely with doctors, nurses and healthcare science staff. You will be required to take blood samples from inpatients on wards, ensuring they are correctly labelled and delivered promptly to the laboratories for analysis. This position demands a sympathetic approach when dealing with patients who may be nervous or require specialist care. Follow all procedures and guidelines at all times.

Main duties of the job

• Taking blood from patients while in hospital (venepuncture).
• Following policies and procedures.
• Storing blood securely.
• Promptly delivering samples to the laboratory.
• Working closely with the team and independently on wards to deliver safe care.
• Demonstrating good communication skills.
• Building rapport with nervous patients.
• Maintaining a sympathetic approach.

About Us

We are a flexible, friendly organisation committed to working in a way that best supports our patients and staff. If flexible working works for the service, we will do our best to accommodate it.

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Details

Date posted: 13 January 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: 2

Salary: £24,465 a year pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 317-2026-03-10-DR

Job location: Freeman Hospital, NE7 7DN

Job responsibilities

• Provide a hospital-wide phlebotomy service in allocated clinical areas.
• Perform venepuncture blood collection as requested by medical/nursing staff.
• Ensure blood samples are labelled correctly in line with Trust recommendations.

Person Specification

Knowledge (Essential)

• Basic IT skills.

Desirable Knowledge

• Basic understanding of safeguarding.

Skills (Essential)

• Effective organization and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and under own direction.
• Dexterity suitable for phlebotomy duties.

Skills (Desirable)

• Venepuncture skills.

Experience (Essential)

• Ability to plan, prioritize own and delegated work tasks and activities.

Experience (Desirable)

• Experience of caring in a personal or professional setting.

Qualifications (Essential)

• Good literacy and numeracy skills.

Qualifications (Desirable)

• NVQ Level II.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name: The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Freeman Hospital, 317 01 Freeman Hospital, NE7 7DN

Website: https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us