Phlebotomist

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is seeking phlebotomists to join our team. You will contribute to a high-quality blood collection service across hospital and community settings, with flexible working options and a commitment to compassionate care.

The role requires good communication, accuracy in data recording, and the ability to work across sites, including domiciliary visits. Training is provided, and DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Evidence of good level of education.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to record data accurately.
• Willingness to complete further training as needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver blood collection services across hospitals, GP surgeries, and community sites.
• Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality; adhere to ANTT policy.
• Record data accurately and work with IT systems across sites.
• Be flexible to work across a seven-day service from 08:00–20:00; travel between sites as required.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Microsoft Office

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Level 2 NVQ/QCF in healthcare or customer service

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Main area Phlebotomy Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (up to 37.5 hours per week) Job ref 372-FSS3093-B

Employer Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust Town Huddersfield Salary £25,272 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 26/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 17/11/2026

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.

We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.

We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.

We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us.

Our Future Plans

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit https://future.cht.nhs.uk/

Job overview

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

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.

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 if required.

Main duties of the job

Our phlebotomy team deliver a high-quality patient focused blood taking service in a wide range of settings across Calderdale, and Kirklees. This includes taking blood in our two hospitals, GP surgeries, out-patient services, community diagnostic centres and patients’ homes.

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.

Working for our organisation

You must have the ability to work under pressure and be able to meet the travel requirements of the post, as this post will require the member of staff to travel between the hospital sites, community sites and patients homes. Access to a vehicle for work purposes is required.

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

We operate a seven-day service, including bank holidays, 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.

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

Relevant posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Please ensure you provide TWO appropriate individuals as referees one from your previous/last employer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the full job description and person specification to ensure you are suitable for this position.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality at all times.
• Adhere to Trust Aseptic Non-Touch Technique Policy (ANTT).
• Work unsupervised in our hospital settings, community clinics and undertaking domiciliary (home) visits, along with business insurance.
• Keep fully stocked Phlebotomy trolleys, cupboards and drawers within blood collecting units and clinics and support stock taking out in the community settings.
• 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 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

Our vision is to provide One Culture of Care for one another in order that we can provide compassionate care for the people who use our services. We are passionate about creating a workplace where we work together to get results, encouraging colleagues to have their say, in order to co create the change we want to see. We take pride in the diversity of our workforce that’s why we encourage applications from all. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants.

We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.

Candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position by assessing their circumstances against the criteria specified on the Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK website. We encourage all applicants to review these criteria carefully to understand their eligibility for sponsorship.

If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system. The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.

You may be required to undertake a DBS. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £46.40, Standard £25.40 or Basic £25.40) from your salary when you commence in post (including Internal staff). You will also be required to participate in the DBS Update Service and pay the £15 cost per year. This is a condition of your employment.

CHFT is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.

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.

At Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust, we are excited to offer a range of volunteering roles, providing rewarding personal and professional opportunities for people from all backgrounds across a wide age range from our local communities, ensuring our volunteers are representative of our service users.