Phlebotomist

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Phlebotomist to join their team in Huddersfield. The role involves delivering high-quality blood-taking services, working closely with patients, and flexibility to adapt to various service demands. The ideal candidate must possess excellent communication skills and a good level of education, with full training provided for the right candidate. This position offers a dynamic work environment and an opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a health care setting or customer service focused role.
• Evidence of ability to work under pressure while prioritizing patients.
• Access to suitable transport for community visits.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality phlebotomy service in various settings.
• Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality at all times.
• Work unsupervised in community diagnostic centres.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Good IT skills

Compassionate and empathetic

Attention to detail and accuracy

Education

GCSE level A* - D or equivalent in Mathematics & English

Level 2 NVQ/QCF in healthcare or customer service-related subject

Tools

Microsoft Office packages

Point of Care testing equipment

Job description

Phlebotomist

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 08 December 2025

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team of phlebotomists working for the Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust at the Community Diagnostic Centres.

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join the Community Diagnostic centre Teams based at Broad Street in Calderdale and Southgate in Huddersfield.

The successful candidate should have excellent communication skills, be able to work under pressure with the ability to record data accurately and have an approachable nature.

Full and extensive departmental training will be given for the successful candidate.

We are looking for individuals who must have evidence of a good level of education along with a determination to deliver high quality compassionate care to our patients.

Main duties of the job

The phlebotomy team deliver a high-quality patient focused blood taking service in a wide range of settings across Calderdale and Kirklees. This role will involve working at the community diagnostic centres.

Good IT skills are essential to this post, along with experience of working in a health care setting or customer service focused role. Previous experience in venepuncture would be desirable, but is not essential as we will deliver full training to the right calibre of person.

About us

You must have the ability to work under pressure.

Phlebotomy can be a physically challenging job, which requires manual dexterity, the ability to be on your feet throughout your shift and the ability to manoeuvre in tight and cramped spaces.

We operate a seven-day service between the hours of 08:00 and 20:00, and the post holder will be required to work across all these times to deliver the service. You may also be asked to work on bank holidays.

However, the service requirements are continually changing to meet with needs of the patients, so flexibility is a key component.

Job responsibilities

Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality at all times. Adhere to Trust Aseptic Non-Touch Technique Policy (ANTT). Work unsupervised in our community diagnostic centres. Keep fully stocked Phlebotomy trolleys, cupboards and drawers within blood collecting units and support stock taking. Maintain work areas and trolleys, keeping them clean, neat, and tidy. Undertake surveys/audits when requested to do so. Attend to staff and patients queries, referring appropriately. Comply with all Health and Safety Regulations. Use of a visual display unit to book appointments and access the Trust intranet, Q‑pulse and work-related e‑mails. There is a commitment to work a seven‑day service inclusive of bank holidays between the hours of 08:00 and 20:00. Must be flexible to adapt to the needs of the service. It will be necessary to cover other staff when required. Any duties as defined by the Phlebotomy Operations Manager /CT Service Lead and Team leader in charge.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

• Educated to GCSE level A* - D or equivalent in Mathematics & English
• Level 2 NVQ/QCF or equivalent in healthcare or customer service‑related subject
• Willingness to complete further training to complement and support specified role

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

• Demonstrable experience of working in a health care setting or customer service focused role
• Evidence of complying with legislation, policies and procedures
• Evidence of ability to work under pressure whilst ensuring that patients are your priority
• Experience of basic computer skills including Microsoft Office packages
• Ability to lift, bend, push, pull and stand for long periods of time
• Access to suitable transport (required to work in the community and visit patients at their homes, it is unlikely that public transport will meet this requirement). Reasonable adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act
• Previous experience using Point of Care testing equipment

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Compassionate and empathetic with a good understanding of equality and diversity
• Effective communication skills with a wide range of individuals
• Professional and positive demeanour, smart appearance, hardworking, flexible, reliable
• Attention to detail and accuracy, for example, completing patient identification checks
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• Ability to work flexibly at a range of sites and over the full range of hours delivered by the phlebotomy service

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.

Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Huddersfield Community Diagnostic Centre