- Dispose of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies.
- Organize or clean blood-drawing trays, ensuring that all instruments are sterile and all needles, syringes, or related items are of first-time use.
- Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Match laboratory requisition
Phlebotomist | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Phlebotomists collect blood samples from patients, and send them off for analysis and testing.
Phlebotomists typically work around 40 to 42 hours per week.
As a Phlebotomist you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 42,800 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Phlebotomist
Big gender gap
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55,911 GBP
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37,996 GBP
Average salary for part-time Phlebotomist
Average salary for full-time Phlebotomist
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22,304 GBP
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21,414 GBP
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29,166 GBP
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42,800 GBP
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37,996 GBP
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55,911 GBP
Salary over time for Phlebotomist
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40,832 GBP
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40,704 GBP
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41,186 GBP
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41,760 GBP
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42,570 GBP
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42,968 GBP
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42,800 GBP
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43,960 GBP
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44,587 GBP
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Future outlook for Phlebotomists
Balanced outlook
Balanced outlook
1% yearly wage growth (on average) Phlebotomist - Your future job?
Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Phlebotomist and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Phlebotomist.
Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people
Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Phlebotomist. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Phlebotomist interview
Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
