BANK Phlebotomist

NHS; Crewe; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Bank Phlebotomist to join their team at Leighton Hospital in Crewe. This role involves collecting blood samples, working within a 7-day rota, and requires phlebotomy experience along with a valid UK driving license. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license required.
• Right to work in the UK - no sponsorship provided.
• Phlebotomy experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collect venous blood samples for pathological analysis.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Adhere to health & safety and quality procedures.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Go back University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

BANK Phlebotomist

The closing date is 20 June 2025

Division: NMCPS - North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Services

BASE SITE: Leighton Hospital, Crewe Hours: Bank only WTE: 0.01

Our contractual requirements cover a 7-day rota.

(EARLY MORNINGS, EVENINGS, WEEKENDS AND BANK HOLIDAYS)

Cheshire Phlebotomy Services - 7 day working pattern Monday-Sunday

EARLY MORINING STARTS 08.00

Ward cover start time 07:30

EVENINGS 14.00-20.00.

WEEKENDS AND BANK HOLIDAY COVER: 07.30-11.00

We are offering a bank only contract to support our clinical phlebotomy services across Cheshire. We are seeking experienced phlebotomy staff to support this vacancy

Main duties of the job

The post holders are required for the collection of venous blood samples for pathological analysis.

The post holder will be required to work independently and as part of a team when required. Therefore for the bank only roles we require experienced phlebotomy staff only.

They will be asked to liaise with other health care professionals, clinicians, laboratory staff, patients and/or their representatives, both in person and over the telephone.

The role involves handling biological samples that may contain pathogenic micro-organisms; therefore, ensuring that all procedures are adhered to when undertaking blood sampling according to laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and the policies and procedures of the department, especially in relation to Health & Safety and Quality.

The post holder must be able to support the department in multiple venues, when required.

The post holder must have access to a road worthy vehicle and a clean Full UK driving licence. Your car insurance should include business cover.

Use of a vehicle and a UK driving licence is an essential aspect of the role; therefore, please do not apply if you do not have the essential criteria.

We do not offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 positions, please ensure your Visa indicates you have the right to work in the UK.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Job responsibilities

The post will be based in Leighton Hospital and surrounding clinics.

The bank only phlebotomy positions will be required to cover

base Sites in CPS are Leighton Hospital and Macclesfield District General Hospital.

All our vacancies include a 7 day working pattern, and the successful candidate will be expected to cover weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.

Cheshire phlebotomy services (CPS) provide phlebotomy services at multiple venues including Leighton Hospital, Macclesfield District General Hospital, Knutsford Community Hospital, Congleton war memorial hospital, Victoria Infirmary Northwich, and all Direct Access Localities.

The post holder is required for the collection of venous blood samples for pathological analysis.

The post holder will be required to work independently and as part of a team when required.

They will be asked to liaise with other health care professionals, clinicians, laboratory staff, patients and/or their representatives, both in person and over the telephone.

The role involves handling biological samples that may contain pathogenic micro-organisms; therefore, ensuring that all procedures are adhered to when undertaking blood sampling according to laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and the policies and procedures of the department, especially in relation to Health & Safety and Quality.

The post holder must be able to support the department in multiple venues, when required.

The post holder must have access to a road worthy vehicle and a clean Full UK driving licence. Your car insurance should include business cover.

Use of a vehicle and a UK driving licence is an essential aspect of the role; therefore, please do not apply if you do not have the essential criteria.

We do not offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 positions, please ensure your Visa indicates you have the right to work in the UK.

Phlebotomy Experience is essential

Person Specification

ESSENTIAL

• FULL UK DRIVING LICENCE
• RIGHT TO WORK IN UK - NO SPONSORSHIP PROVIDED

DESIRABLE

• PHLEBOTOMY EXPERIENCE

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital, Crewe, Cheshire CW1 4QJ

Leighton Hospital, Crewe, Cheshire CW1 4QJ