Phlebotomy Training in Swindon – NHS Accepted, CPD Accredited

The course splits into two modules: 3.5 hours of online theory you complete from home, then a single in-person day at our Swindon venue at Pure Offices, Kembrey Park.

Module 1 — Theoretical (3.5 hours · Online · Self-paced)

• Anatomy and physiology of veins and circulation
• Equipment: vacutainer, butterfly needles, tube colour coding
• Order of draw (NHS standard)
• Infection control to NHS standards
• Patient identification, consent and communication
• Sample labelling, transport, and chain of custody
• Health & safety and sharps disposal

Module 2 — Practical (7 hours · In-person Swindon)

• Vein selection — median cubital, cephalic, basilic
• Tourniquet application and venepuncture technique
• Manikin and silicone-arm practice
• Live blood draw on consented participant
• Managing patient anxiety and difficult-vein scenarios
• Practical and written assessment

 

Time	Activity
Pre-course	3.5 hours of online theory – complete from home before your in-person day
09:30 – 10:00	Welcome, registration and introductions
10:00 – 12:00	Theory recap, equipment walk-through and tutor demonstration
12:00 – 12:30	written assessment
12:30 – 13:00	Lunch break (refreshments provided)
13:00 – 14:30	Manikin and silicone-arm practice
14:30 – 16:30	Live blood draw on consented participants – supervised practice
16:00 – 17:00	Certificate issued

You’ll complete a written and a practical assessment.

• The written part is a short multiple-choice test to confirm your knowledge of the essentials — anatomy, equipment, order of draw and safe practice.
• The practical part is observation-based. Your trainer marks you as you perform the procedure, assessing each step in detail.

93% of learners pass both at the first attempt, with certificates issued the same day.

Swindon’s healthcare workforce is broad and our cohorts reflect that — from school leavers and career-changers to overseas-qualified medics. There are no academic entry requirements: just be 18 or over and comfortable using the materials in English.

Ideal for

• Newcomers with no prior healthcare experience — start a brand-new career in just one day
• Career-changers wanting to enter the NHS as a Swindon phlebotomist
• Healthcare assistants at Great Western Hospital ready to upskill
• Nurses, midwives and paramedics needing formal venepuncture certification
• Overseas medical graduates seeking a UK-recognised credential before applying for NHS Swindon jobs
• Pharmacy technicians moving into clinical practice

Also suitable for

• Phlebotomists trained abroad needing UK accreditation to work at South West NHS Trusts
• Swindon medical students wanting hands-on clinical experience
• Care home and senior support staff in Swindon and the surrounding Wiltshire region
• Anyone applying for Band 2/3 trainee phlebotomy posts at Swindon NHS Trusts
• Private clinic, occupational health, and aesthetics practitioners across Wiltshire and the South West

Swindon phlebotomists typically start at NHS Band 2 (£12.51/hr) at Great Western Hospital, progressing to Band 3 within 12–18 months. Private clinic and home-visit roles across Wiltshire often pay above NHS bands.

Our Swindon phlebotomy training takes place at Pure Offices in Kembrey Park, North Swindon — Lead Academy’s registered office address.

Venue name: Pure Offices, Kembrey Park
Address: Office 15, Pure Offices, Kembrey Park, Swindon SN2 8BW

Getting here

• Bus: 9-minute walk from Kembrey Inn Bus Stop (0.4 miles).
• Bus: 14-minute walk from Greenlands Road Bus Stop (0.6 miles).
• Bus: 16-minute walk from Headlands Trading Estate Bus Stop (0.7 miles).
• Car: Free on-site parking on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Train: Swindon railway station to Kembrey Park — approximately 15 minutes by taxi or local bus.

This phlebotomy course is accredited by Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CPD is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations, and academic institutions; thus, a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement.

This basic phlebotomy training course is open to all learners, with no prior academic qualifications required for enrolment. Learners must be a minimum of 18 years of age at the start of the course. The course is suitable for individuals seeking to develop foundational knowledge and skills relevant to phlebotomy and wider healthcare practice.

Learners enrolled in the Phlebotomy Course Part 1 will complete both written and practical assessments to demonstrate their knowledge and skills. Practical abilities are evaluated through observation by a supervisor or trainer during blood sampling and draws, while the written assessment tests understanding of the course content.

Upon successful completion of both assessments, learners receive a CPD-accredited certificate. This certificate is widely recognised by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators across the UK and internationally.

Our Swindon course is £180 — significantly less than most South West competitors charging £290–£500 for the same one-day training.

Option 1 — One-off payment

Price: £192 (was £350) — save £152

Option 2 — Four instalments (interest-free)

Price: £49.5 × 4 — interest free

Both options include

• 3.5-hour online theory (lifetime access)
• Full 7-hour practical day at our Swindon venue
• All clinical consumables — needles, vacutainers, sharps bins, gauze
• Practical and written assessments
• CPD-accredited certificate (same day)
• Refreshments on training day
• 14-day money-back guarantee