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Phlebotomist • Truro
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Thank you for your interest in the position of Phlebotomist in Truro with Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust.

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1. Can you describe your previous experience in phlebotomy, including the types of environments you've worked in? Can you describe your previous experience in phlebotomy, including the types of environments you've worked in?

2. What methods do you use to ensure patient comfort and reduce anxiety during the blood collection process? What methods do you use to ensure patient comfort and reduce anxiety during the blood collection process?

3. How do you handle difficult or uncooperative patients when taking blood samples? How do you handle difficult or uncooperative patients when taking blood samples?

4. What is your understanding of the procedures for taking venous blood samples, and how do you ensure compliance with best practices? What is your understanding of the procedures for taking venous blood samples, and how do you ensure compliance with best practices?

5. Can you explain the importance of infection control in phlebotomy and how you ensure adherence to guidelines? Can you explain the importance of infection control in phlebotomy and how you ensure adherence to guidelines?

6. What procedures do you follow for the safe handling and transportation of blood samples? What procedures do you follow for the safe handling and transportation of blood samples?

7. How do you communicate with nursing staff or doctors when you have questions about a particular request for venepuncture? How do you communicate with nursing staff or doctors when you have questions about a particular request for venepuncture?

8. Describe a situation where you had to work as part of a team. What was your role, and how did you contribute to the team's success? Describe a situation where you had to work as part of a team. What was your role, and how did you contribute to the team's success?

9. How do you keep updated on the policies and protocols relevant to your role, and how do you share this information with team members? How do you keep updated on the policies and protocols relevant to your role, and how do you share this information with team members?

10. Can you discuss your experience with training or supervising junior staff or colleagues? Can you discuss your experience with training or supervising junior staff or colleagues?

11. What Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities do you participate in to enhance your skills as a phlebotomist? What Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities do you participate in to enhance your skills as a phlebotomist?

12. How do you ensure that you respect patient confidentiality and dignity while performing your duties? How do you ensure that you respect patient confidentiality and dignity while performing your duties?

13. Can you share an experience where you had to advocate for a patient’s needs or preferences in a clinical setting? Can you share an experience where you had to advocate for a patient’s needs or preferences in a clinical setting?

14. Describe a challenging situation you faced in your previous role and how you resolved it. Describe a challenging situation you faced in your previous role and how you resolved it.

15. This position may involve flexible working arrangements. How do you manage your schedule to maintain work-life balance? This position may involve flexible working arrangements. How do you manage your schedule to maintain work-life balance?

16. Why are you interested in working at Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust in particular? Why are you interested in working at Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust in particular?

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Role: Phlebotomist in Truro

Interviewed on Thursday 10 April 2025 at 14:33.

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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nPhlebotomist with Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust in Truro\n\n We are looking to recruit 6 part time Phlebotomists to be part of a wider Phlebotomy team at Royal Cornwall Hospital. This Role will involve covering Inpatient Phlebotomy Service, Oncology and Haematology Clinics To participate in the provision of a Phlebotomy Inpatient service to Wards and Outpatient Departments, based at Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro Working under the direction of the Phlebotomy lead to provide a Phlebotomy service for hospital wards and clinics. Ensure observance of Trust policies in maintaining all service standards. To visit Wards, and Outpatient Clinics to take venous blood samples from patients as requested by a Doctor or a member of nursing staff and in accordance with written procedures. To ensure that your responsibilities for the prevention and control of infection are fulfilled by following all Trust guidelines and protocols. To arrange delivery to the appropriate laboratories according to current Pathology policy. To undertake first line tests on blood samples in accordance with written procedures. To respect patient Confidentiality and Dignity. At all times to work in accordance with the procedures and policies of the Trust, in particular Clinical Skills training package (Practice development) and Health and Safety. To relate to the Senior Phlebotomist on a regular basis to keep up to date and receive regular training. Supervise/train team members About us PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Work health assessments Criminal record check standards Right to work checks For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants. We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. "}