Phlebotomist

NHS; Stafford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Stafford is seeking a Phlebotomist to join their team. This role involves collecting blood samples from patients across various settings, including hospitals and community clinics. Full training is provided and no prior experience is required, making this an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to start their career in healthcare. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with people and have good communication skills.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• NVQ/QCF level 2 or equivalent in related subject required.
• Evidence of manual dexterity and technical work.
• Experience in a healthcare role or similar is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect quality blood samples from patients in various settings.
• Work primarily at County Hospital and community clinics.
• Adhere to defined protocols and seek advice when necessary.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Basic keyboard skills

Education

NVQ /QCF level 2 or equivalent

GCSE English and maths at C grade or above

GCSE in a science subject

Job description

Phlebotomist

The closing date is 18 September 2025

The University Hospital of North Midlands, Mid Cheshire and East Cheshire NHS Trusts are working collaboratively to form a Pathology network (NMCPS) in line with a NHSI directive.

We are looking for a confident and well-presented individual to join our phlebotomy team. The collection of quality blood samples from patients is a vital stage in many medical investigations. The successful applicant must enjoy working with people and possess good communication skills.

Main duties of the job

Full training will be given to the successful applicant - no previous experience is required. We offer a phlebotomy service in a range of locations across North Midlands including Royal Stoke and County Hospitals, ward based, community walk-in centres 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 pace patient environment. The successful applicant will be based at COUNTY HOSPITAL working primarily on the wards. You will also be required to work at community clinics and the phlebotomy suite within the Out Patients Department at County Hospital.

There may be the occasional requirement to work at Royal Stoke Hospital.

Work patterns

• Work pattern 1: 5 x 5 hour shifts, variable starting/finishing times on a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
• Work pattern 2: 4 x 5 hour shifts, variable starting/finishing times on a Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application.

Job responsibilities

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications /Training

• NVQ /QCF level 2 /apprenticeship level 2 or equivalent in related subject or GCSE English and maths at C grade or above or equivalent
• GCSE at grade c or above or equivalent in a science subject
• Care related NVQ

Experience

• Evidence of manual dexterity and technical work
• Experience of working as part of a team.
• Previous work involving Phlebotomy
• Work in a healthcare role or similar

Skills & Knowledge

• Ability to work to defined protocols and seek advice where appropriate
• Basic Keyboard Skills

Other Job Requirements

• Understanding of the job requirements
• Must have transport and be able to travel to outreach/walk-in phlebotomy clinics

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.

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust