Phlebotomy Trained Staff - Phlebotomist/medical Assistant in Stoke-on-trent, West Midlands

Phlebotomist
Location: Stoke North, Stoke-on-Trent
Pay Rates: £18 per hour (Monday–Friday) | £24 per hour (Sunday shifts available)
Job Type: Flexible Agency / Locum Shifts

Sanctuary Personnel is recruiting Phlebotomists to support an expanding clinical blood collection and sample handling service in Stoke-on-Trent.

We welcome applications from a wide range of healthcare professionals, including Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants, Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLAs), Nurses, Healthcare Assistants (HCAs), and other healthcare staff with proven phlebotomy, venepuncture, and/or cannulation competencies.

This is an excellent opportunity for healthcare professionals seeking flexible locum work, competitive hourly pay, and experience across a growing outreach service. The service operates seven days a week from an outreach unit in Stoke North, providing a flexible opportunity for experienced healthcare professionals.

Please note this is an outreach role, and applicants must be at least 25 years old and hold a full, clean UK driving licence.

Candidates who already hold a valid DBS certificate are particularly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform venepuncture, cannulation, and blood collection procedures safely and accurately.
• Ensure correct patient identification, obtain consent where required, and label specimens accurately.
• Handle, prepare, store, and transport clinical specimens in line with established protocols.
• Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control (IPC) and adhere to all health and safety procedures.
• Complete clinical documentation and patient records accurately and in a timely manner.
• Deliver compassionate, professional, patient-centred care at all times.
• Travel between outreach locations as required to support service delivery.
• Maintain equipment and clinical areas to the highest standards.
• Work collaboratively with the wider clinical team to ensure an efficient and high-quality service.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working within a healthcare setting.
• Demonstrable competency in phlebotomy, venepuncture, cannulation, and/or blood collection procedures.
• Valid and current competency certificate for venepuncture, cannulation, or blood drawing.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining high clinical standards.
• Strong understanding of patient safety, infection prevention and control, and specimen handling procedures.
• Excellent communication and patient care skills.
• Must be aged 25 or over.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Willingness to work flexibly across a seven-day service.

Desirable Requirements

• Current DBS certificate.
• Background as a Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy Assistant, Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA), Nurse, Healthcare Assistant (HCA), or similar healthcare professional.
• Experience within hospitals, community healthcare services, pathology laboratories, GP practices, or pharmacy environments.
• Familiarity with specimen transport systems and laboratory workflows.
• Experience working within outreach, mobile, or multi-site healthcare services.

What We Offer

• Flexible agency and locum shifts to fit around your availability.
• Competitive hourly pay, including enhanced Sunday rates.
• Opportunity to gain experience within a growing outreach healthcare service.
• Ongoing support from Sanctuary Personnel's dedicated recruitment team.
• Weekly payroll and prompt payments.
• Access to a variety of healthcare opportunities across the UK.

Apply Now

If you have phlebotomy, venepuncture, or cannulation competencies and are looking for flexible agency or locum work in Stoke-on-Trent, we'd love to hear from you. Whether you're a Phlebotomist, Nurse, Healthcare Assistant, Pharmacy professional, or Medical Laboratory Assistant, apply today to be considered for upcoming shifts.

About Sanctuary Personnel

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