Healthcare and Social Care - Phlebotomist
Healthcare and Social Care - Phlebotomist
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Phlebotomists collect blood samples from patients, and send them off for analysis and testing.
- Explain the procedure to patients and reassure them
- Insert a hypodermic needle to draw off the blood into a tube
- Apply dressings
- Label and deliver the blood sample
- Complete records and enter data on a computer
You could work in an NHS or private hospital.
You may need to wear protective clothing.
Phlebotomists tend to work between 37 to 42 hours a week. You could work evenings, weekends and bank holidays on shifts.
Starting: 拢22,383
Experienced: 拢27,596
There are no set entry requirements to become a trainee phlebotomist.
You could start as a healthcare assistant and work your way up through training and promotion.
You could apply directly to work as a phlebotomist. There are no set entry requirements, though it may be helpful if you have at least 2 GCSEs and a first aid certificate.
Some employers may prefer you to have a qualification in healthcare or health and social care.
You could do a Healthcare Science Assistant Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship, specialising in phlebotomy.
You could do a Healthcare Support Worker Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship and then apply for a trainee role in phlebotomy.
If you have an EHCP you may be able to apply under the DfE exemption which allows the apprentice to use Entry level 3 English and Maths qualifications. The apprentice would have to successfully achieve all other aspects of the apprenticeship requirements, become occupationally competent and achieve Entry Level 3 in English and Maths before the end of their apprenticeship.