Phlebotomist

University-Hospitals-of-North-Midlands-Nhs-Trust; Crewe; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Expenses paid for vehicle use

Travel to multiple clinics

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is recruiting Phlebotomists (Band 2) for permanent posts at Leighton Hospital, Crewe. Posts are full-time or part-time, 37.5 hours weekly, with shifts including evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Vehicle access for work travel is required and expenses are reimbursed.

The post involves venepuncture blood collection, teamwork, adherence to SOPs, and professional patient communication. DBS checks and NHS terms apply.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and maths at C grade or above or equivalent.
• NVQ/QFC level2/apprenticeship in related subject.
• Experience of working as part of a team.
• Ability to work to defined protocols and seek advice where appropriate.
• Evidence of manual dexterity and technical work.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organise oneself.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Previous phlebotomy experience would be desirable.
• Must be able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples from patients using venepuncture and capillary techniques.
• Work independently and as part of a team according to service requirements.
• Be an efficient and flexible member of the phlebotomy team.
• Communicate with patients in a mature, discreet and professional manner.
• Liaise with other healthcare professionals in person or by telephone.
• Work within Phlebotomy SOPs to ensure a high quality service.
• Follow Policies and Procedures of the Department, especially Health & Safety and Quality.

Education

GCSE English and maths

NVQ/QFC Level 2

Job description

Main area Pathology/Phlebotomy Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent: 2 posts available Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Working various shifts; 7 day working including evening, weekend and Bank Holidays) Job ref 205-8283999

Employer University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Leighton Hospital Town Crewe Salary £25,272 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 06/10/2026 23:59

Band 2

Job overview

At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.

We are excited to offer a Phlebotomist position.

The collection of quality blood samples from patients is vital in many medical investigations. The successful applicants must enjoy working with people and possess good communication skills.

We offer Phlebotomy services in a range of locations across North Midlands including Leighton and Macclesfield, ward based, community multi-cubicle locations and community appointment-based clinics. Attention to detail is important, along with basic keyboard skills and applicants should enjoy the challenge of working in a fast-paced patient environment.

Based at Leighton, the successful applicants would be expected to work at various Phlebotomy clinics. You should be able to work independently and as part of a team

It is a requirement of your role that you have access to a vehicle for work purposes, which must be suitable for travelling to community phlebotomy clinics and transporting samples back to the hospital premises. It is your responsibility to ensure that the vehicle is insured for class 1 business use and for the transportation of pathology samples. Expenses will be paid in accordance with Trust policy when you use your vehicle for work purposes.

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to collect blood samples from patients using venepuncture and capillary techniques.

The post holder will be required, after a period of training, to work independently and as part of a team, according to service requirements.

To be an efficient and flexible member of the phlebotomy team assisting in the delivery of the service.

To communicate with patients in a mature, discreet and professional manner, with due regard to confidentiality.

The post holder may be required to liaise with other healthcare professionals in person or by telephone.

To work as a team within Phlebotomy following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure a high quality service.

To comply with the standard operating procedures pertaining to the centrifugation and bar coding of samples and order comms.

To work within the written Policies and Procedures of the Department especially in relation to Health and Safety, and Quality.

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

Please see additional information about the post in the attached job description and person specification.

Previous applicants need not apply

Person specification

Essential Qualifications

• GCSE English and maths at C grade or above or equivalent.
• NVQ/QFC level2/apprenticeship in related subject.

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

• Experience of working as part of a team.
• Ability to work to defined protocols and seek advice. where appropriate
• Evidence of manual dexterity and technical work.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organise oneself.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Previous work involving phlebotomy.
• Work in a healthcare role or similar.
• Must be able to work independently.

Personal Qualities

• Pleasant disposition.
• Understanding of the job requirements.
• Must have suitable private transport insured for class 1 business use and be able to travel to community clinics and transport samples for analysis.

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.
• References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
• We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
• Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies
• New recruits are required to pay for their Disclosure and Barring Service check (and admin fee) prior to starting if the role requires a DBS check.
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University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) has been awarded the Gold Award for proudly supporting those who serve. We actively encourage applications from the Armed Forces community.

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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 your start date to ensure sufficient time for the operational 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.

In line with the change of Immigration rules on 8th January 2026 if you require Sponsorship through the Skilled Worker Visa you must be able to provide B2 English evidence before a Certificate of Sponsorship can be issued.

Visa eligibility notice:
The UK Home Office has imposed an emergency brake on specific visa routes.

• Skilled Worker visas cannot currently be issued to Afghan nationals.
• Study visas cannot currently be issued to nationals of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar or Sudan.
  As a result, we are unable to progress applications requiring sponsorship under these routes.

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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.