Annual Salary
£22,000 to £28,000
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Phlebotomists collect blood samples from patients, and send them off for analysis and testing.
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: evenings / weekends / bank holidays; on shifts
There will be
5.4% more Phlebotomist jobs in 2027.
As a phlebotomist, you could:
You may need to wear protective clothing.
You could work in an NHS or private hospital.
You can get into this job through:
There are no set entry requirements to become a trainee phlebotomist, although it may help to have a college qualification like:
Level 2 or 3 courses in health and social care often include work placements. This will give you practical experience, which could help you to get a job afterwards.
You'll usually need:
You could do a Healthcare Science Assistant Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship, specialising in phlebotomy.
You could do a Healthcare Support Worker Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship and then apply for a trainee role in phlebotomy.
You'll usually need:
You could start as a healthcare assistant and work your way up through training and promotion.
You might have an advantage when looking for jobs if you have volunteering experience in a healthcare setting.
You can also find volunteering opportunities through The National Council for Voluntary Organisations and Do IT.
You could apply directly to work as a phlebotomist. There are no set entry requirements, though it may be helpful if you have at least 2 GCSEs and a first aid certificate.
Some employers may prefer you to have a qualification in healthcare or health and social care.
You'll need to:
You can join the National Association of Phlebotomists and Institute of Biomedical Science for networking and training opportunities.
You can find out more about how to become a phlebotomist from Health Careers.
With experience you could be a senior phlebotomist and have responsibility for more complex work. You could also become a team leader or manager.
Skills and experience in phlebotomy can also be useful for work with the NHS Blood and Transplant Service.
You'll need: