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Phlebotomist/Phlebotomy - Band 2/3 • Bristol
North Bristol NHS Trust

Thank you for your interest in the position of Phlebotomist/Phlebotomy - Band 2/3 in Bristol with North Bristol NHS Trust.

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First, we'll enable your camera & microphone and then ask you to record a short introduction about yourself, about 30 seconds long, to make sure your camera is working ok.

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1. Can you tell us a little about yourself and your journey into healthcare, particularly in phlebotomy? Can you tell us a little about yourself and your journey into healthcare, particularly in phlebotomy?

2. What motivated you to apply for the Phlebotomist position here at North Bristol NHS Trust? What motivated you to apply for the Phlebotomist position here at North Bristol NHS Trust?

3. Do you have any previous experience working in a phlebotomy role? If so, could you describe some of your key responsibilities? Do you have any previous experience working in a phlebotomy role? If so, could you describe some of your key responsibilities?

4. Can you discuss any specific training or qualifications you have that are relevant to this role? Can you discuss any specific training or qualifications you have that are relevant to this role?

5. Describe a time when you had to handle a challenging situation with a patient during a blood draw. How did you manage it? Describe a time when you had to handle a challenging situation with a patient during a blood draw. How did you manage it?

6. What techniques do you employ to ensure that blood sampling is done safely and efficiently? What techniques do you employ to ensure that blood sampling is done safely and efficiently?

7. How comfortable are you with using different types of blood collection devices? Can you give examples of those you have used? How comfortable are you with using different types of blood collection devices? Can you give examples of those you have used?

8. Are you familiar with infection control protocols in a healthcare setting? Can you elaborate on their importance, especially in a phlebotomy context? Are you familiar with infection control protocols in a healthcare setting? Can you elaborate on their importance, especially in a phlebotomy context?

9. The role involves working with various departments and a team of healthcare professionals. How do you ensure effective communication and collaboration in such an environment? The role involves working with various departments and a team of healthcare professionals. How do you ensure effective communication and collaboration in such an environment?

10. Can you provide an example of how you have contributed positively to a team environment in your previous roles? Can you provide an example of how you have contributed positively to a team environment in your previous roles?

11. This position requires flexibility in working hours, including weekends and bank holidays. How do you feel about working varied shifts? This position requires flexibility in working hours, including weekends and bank holidays. How do you feel about working varied shifts?

12. How do you manage stress or pressure during busy periods in a medical setting, such as in a demanding blood sampling room? How do you manage stress or pressure during busy periods in a medical setting, such as in a demanding blood sampling room?

13. The role offers opportunities for progression to Band 3 through further training. What are your aspirations for your career in phlebotomy or healthcare in general? The role offers opportunities for progression to Band 3 through further training. What are your aspirations for your career in phlebotomy or healthcare in general?

14. How do you approach learning new techniques or procedures, particularly in a practical setting? How do you approach learning new techniques or procedures, particularly in a practical setting?

15. Following the interview, candidates will undergo a practical assessment. How do you prepare yourself for skill assessments? Following the interview, candidates will undergo a practical assessment. How do you prepare yourself for skill assessments?

16. We will be conducting an assessment of basic numeracy and literacy. Can you share your experience with numeracy skills, especially in a clinical context? We will be conducting an assessment of basic numeracy and literacy. Can you share your experience with numeracy skills, especially in a clinical context?

17. How do you ensure patient confidentiality and dignity during your practice as a phlebotomist? How do you ensure patient confidentiality and dignity during your practice as a phlebotomist?

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1. Can you tell us a little about yourself and your journey into healthcare, particularly in phlebotomy?

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Role: Phlebotomist/Phlebotomy - Band 2/3 in Bristol

Interviewed on Thursday 10 April 2025 at 14:21.

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