BANK Phlebotomist (Band 2) - PHLEBOTOMY CPS - University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Crewe; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking experienced Phlebotomy staff for bank-only roles at Leighton Hospital, Crewe. The role requires flexible working hours, including weekends and bank holidays, with a focus on collecting blood samples. Candidates must have phlebotomy experience and a current UK driving licence.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

NHS employee benefits

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving license.
• Phlebotomy experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collecting venous blood samples for analysis.
• Liaising with healthcare professionals and patients.
• Adhering to health & safety and lab protocols.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Main area PHLEBOTOMY CPS Grade Band 2 Contract 24 months (bank only roles) Hours

• Flexible working
• Other

0 hours per week (7 day working - including weekends and evenings) Job ref 205-7129080-A

Employer University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Leighton Hospital, Crewe, Cheshire CW1 4QJ Town Crewe Salary £24,169 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 20/06/2025 23:59

Band 2

Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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 (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.

Phlebotomy Experience is essential

Person specification

ESSENTIAL

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

DESIRABLE

• PHLEBOTOMY EXPERIENCE

Important information about your application

• All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
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At UHNM we are fortunate to receive a high volume of applications for many of our roles, on this occasion we would reserve the right to close any advert early, therefore please apply without delay!

If you obtained your qualifications overseas, you will be required to provide an official government translation through ECCTIS (formerly known as NARIC). Please note, this is in addition to any professional registration requirements and not a replacement for your qualifications.

If you are currently in the UK on a visa, you must have at least six months remaining on your visa at the time of application to ensure sufficient time for the recruitment and training process associated with the role. The requirement of at least six months remaining on your visa does not apply to a Skilled Worker Visa, as a new Skilled Worker Visa would be required for a new role.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name donna George Job title manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01270273592 Additional information

01270 273592 - Jeaney James - Deputy Phlebotomy Manager