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Community Phlebotomist • Burton-on-Trent
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Thank you for your interest in the position of Community Phlebotomist in Burton-on-Trent with Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation 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 describe your previous experience with venepuncture, if any? What techniques do you find work best for you? Can you describe your previous experience with venepuncture, if any? What techniques do you find work best for you?

2. How do you ensure that your communication is effective when interacting with patients who may be anxious about blood tests? How do you ensure that your communication is effective when interacting with patients who may be anxious about blood tests?

3. Can you provide an example of when you've had to manage your time effectively in a busy environment? How did you prioritise your workload? Can you provide an example of when you've had to manage your time effectively in a busy environment? How did you prioritise your workload?

4. This role involves working with vulnerable individuals in their homes. How would you approach building rapport and trust with patients? This role involves working with vulnerable individuals in their homes. How would you approach building rapport and trust with patients?

5. Have you ever had to alter your approach based on a patient’s emotional needs? If so, can you share that experience? Have you ever had to alter your approach based on a patient’s emotional needs? If so, can you share that experience?

6. Describe a time when you had to work independently without direct supervision. How did you manage your tasks? Describe a time when you had to work independently without direct supervision. How did you manage your tasks?

7. As a Community Phlebotomist, you will be working closely with district nursing teams. How do you foresee collaborating with them to ensure seamless patient care? As a Community Phlebotomist, you will be working closely with district nursing teams. How do you foresee collaborating with them to ensure seamless patient care?

8. How do you handle situations where you encounter a sudden change in a patient’s condition during your visit? How do you handle situations where you encounter a sudden change in a patient’s condition during your visit?

9. What methods do you use to maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with trust policies? Can you discuss the importance of documentation in healthcare? What methods do you use to maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with trust policies? Can you discuss the importance of documentation in healthcare?

10. How would you go about reporting changes in a patient’s condition to the appropriate health professional? How would you go about reporting changes in a patient’s condition to the appropriate health professional?

11. This role requires a commitment to ongoing training and professional development. Can you discuss a time when you pursued additional training or education to enhance your skills? This role requires a commitment to ongoing training and professional development. Can you discuss a time when you pursued additional training or education to enhance your skills?

12. What steps do you take to keep up-to-date with best practices in phlebotomy and patient care? What steps do you take to keep up-to-date with best practices in phlebotomy and patient care?

13. What motivated you to apply for this position with Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust? What motivated you to apply for this position with Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust?

14. What do you think are the key qualities needed for a successful Community Phlebotomist? What do you think are the key qualities needed for a successful Community Phlebotomist?

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Role: Community Phlebotomist in Burton-on-Trent

Interviewed on Saturday 29 March 2025 at 09:29.

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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nCommunity Phlebotomist with Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Burton-on-Trent\n\n Band 2 Community Phlebotomist - 0.8 WTE 30 hours a week. We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Community Phlebotomist to join our community nursing teams covering the Burton upon Trent area. We are looking for someone who will work alongside our District Nursing teams and the other Phlebotomists covering the Burton area. You will be visiting patients in their own homes and also residential care homes where you will be undertaking venepuncture. You will need to have excellent communication skills and time management skills, to be able to co-ordinate your own workload and work on your own initiative. Past experience and training in phlebotomy preferred but not essential as training will be provided. Car driver required, as the post holder will be required to travel between sites. The post holder will be visiting patient in the community area of Burton Upon Trent to obtain blood samples. This post will also involve visiting patient in care homes. You will be expected to work alongside all the DN team and manage your own diary and workload to meet the needs of the service Full support and training will be given. You will: Demonstrate accurate, competent technique when taking blood samples from the patients, completing laboratory forms clearly and accurately with patient details, and specifying test requested (speed is required when working in a clinic setting). Deliver a high quality venepuncture service in the community, taking into consideration the patient's physical, social and emotional care needs. Monitor programmes of care ensuring that routine blood tests are carried out on a regular basis and in a timely manner. Take appropriate action relating to any changes in a patient's condition or circumstances, reporting to the appropriate person without delay. Undertake venepuncture for patients as requested by the ILCT, GP's and secondary care. Work without direct supervision organising own workload , frequently working under pressure to accommodate appointment times. Maintain accurate records as required by the Trust policy, providing evidence of high quality record keeping skills. About us Demonstrates accurate, competent technique when taking blood samples from the patients, completing laboratory forms clearly and accurately with patient details, and specifying test requested. Delivers a high quality venepuncture service in the community, taking into consideration the patients physical, social and emotional care needs. Monitors programmes of care ensuring that routine blood tests are carried out on a regular basis and in a timely manner. Takes appropriate action relating to any changes in a patients condition or circumstances, reporting to the appropriate person without delay. Undertakes venepuncture for patients as requested by the GPs and secondary care and other professionals. Works without direct supervision organising own workload, frequently working under pressure to accommodate appointment times. Maintains accurate records as required by the Trust policy, providing evidence of high quality record keeping skills. Within own scope of practice offers advice and information to patients and relatives when required, documenting accordingly in the patients record. Takes responsibility for maintaining own skills, competencies and knowledge in order to deliver a high quality phlebotomy service. Participates in further training when required, demonstrating a commitment to continuing professional development. "}