Phlebotomist

NHS; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Phlebotomist to join their dedicated team. This role involves collecting blood samples via venepuncture from patients and participating in the daily routines of the Phlebotomy service. The ideal candidate will have a GCSE in English and Maths, as well as an NVQ Level 3 or similar qualification in a healthcare related subject. Applicants should be passionate about patient care and work effectively within a team. The role requires flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlements

NHS staff discount

Personal development support

Qualifications

• GCSE Level English and Maths (Grades A-C) or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 3 or similar in a healthcare related subject.
• Previous experience in phlebotomy or healthcare would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples by venepuncture from patients.
• Assist in maintaining quality and standards in the Phlebotomy Service.
• Participate in weekend and public holiday rotas.

Skills

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Patient care

Education

GCSE Level English and Maths (Grades A-C) or equivalent

NVQ Level 3 in a healthcare related subject

Job description

Go back Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Phlebotomist

The closing date is 27 January 2026

The post holder is required to work as a Phlebotomist collecting blood samples by venepuncture from patients. The job will include some housekeeping and light portering duties. The post holder will be involved with찰 direct handling of uncontained body fluids from patients.

Main duties of the job

General

• To co-operate fully with senior staff to ensure quality and maintain standards in the Phlebotomy Service within the Trust. To assist in achieving day to day service objectives.
• To take part in ensuring implementation and adherence to Departmental & Trust policies and procedures.
• To help foster a high professional standard and encourage good staff relationships.
• To take part fully in the daily routine of the Phlebotomy service. This may involve light portering duties and general messenger duties.
• To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• To participate in a system of performance review as required by the Phlebotomy Manager.
• To work as guided by Advanced Phlebotomists, and as directed by Senior Phlebotomists on the Wards, Outpatients Department, or occasionally in outreach clinics.
• To participate as part of a team to provide Phlebotomy cover for weekend and Bank Holiday rotas.

About us

If you're friendly and enthusiastic configuração with a passion for teamwork, our busy Phlebotomy department could be just the place for you to enjoy working. An exciting opportunity has become available for 2 Phlebotomists to join our high quality, dedicated team.

You'll be involved with different aspects of working in our hospital helping to provide excellent patient care. The post involves taking blood samples from patients on the wards, outpatients department, and clinics.

Some of the benefits of working with us are support through your personal development, guidance through learning new skills and knowledge, plus generous holiday entitlements and national NHS staff discount.

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an individual with a positive can‑do attitude, who demonstrates this through commitment to the role, passion for patient care and who enjoys working as part of a team. Working in our team of dedicated მოვლენ helps us provide diagnostic results in a professional manner reflecting our core values and beliefs.

Previous experience in phlebotomy or healthcare would be a distinct advantage, although not essential as full training will ಕೈ be given.

Applicants need to be able to work a variety of shifts to respond to changes in service demands. The current position was a mixture of the followingిక times: 07:30‑11:30, 08:00‑12:00 and 08:30‑12:30 on a Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The service operates 7 days a week, and the successful applicant will be expected to participate in weekend & public holiday rotas.

Person Specification notch

Qualifications and Experience

• GCSE Level English and Maths (Grades A‑C) or equivalent
• NVQ Level 3 or similar in a healthcare related subject
• Previous Phlebotomy or Healthcare Experience
• Previous experience of dealing with the public

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.

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust