Phlebotomist

UHNM; Stoke-on-Trent; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) is hiring a Phlebotomist to join the phlebotomy team based at Royal Stoke University Hospital. The role supports a 37.5 hour week with a rotating shift pattern including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

You will collect blood samples and ensure safe, timely transport to the lab, with responsibilities across multiple Trust sites as required.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and maths at C grade or above or equivalent.
• NVQ/QFC level2/apprenticeship in related subject.
• Must have suitable private transport insured for class 1 business use and be able to travel to community clinics and transport samples for analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient-facing phlebotomy service across Royal Stoke and Trust locations.
• Travel to community phlebotomy clinics as required.
• Ensure samples are transported safely to the hospital for analysis.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Team experience

Verbal & written communication

Working under pressure

Independence

Phlebotomy experience

Healthcare setting

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C+)

NVQ/QFC Level 2 / Apprenticeship

Job description

Main area Phlebotomy Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Working various shifts; 7 day working including evening, weekend and Bank Holidays) Job ref 205-8309352

Site Royal Stoke University Hospital Town Stoke on Trent Salary £25,272 pro rata, per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 08/10/2026 23:59

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of Phlebotomist.

The University Hospital of North Midlands, Mid Cheshire and East Cheshire NHS Trusts work in partnership as North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service.

We are looking for a confident, reliable and well presented individual to join our Phlebotomy team.

We offer a Phlebotomy service in a range of locations across Staffordshire and Cheshire including hospital and community bookable clinics.

Based at Royal Stoke, the successful applicant will be an integral part of the phlebotomy rota and will provide a high-quality patient-facing phlebotomy service across Royal Stoke and other Trust locations as required, ensuring safe and efficient blood sample collection to support patient care and diagnostic services.

Main duties of the job

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.

UHNM Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country We serve around 3 million people and we are highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research

The Trust has around 1,450 in patient beds across 2 sites Our 11,00 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in County.

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

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification

Essential Qualifications

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

Other 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.

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

• Evidence of manual dexterity and technical work
• Experience of working as part of a team.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and independently.
• Understanding of the job requirements.
• Previous work involving Phlebotomy
• Work in a healthcare role or similar

Personal Qualities

• Pleasant disposition.
• Ability to show initiative.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and independently.

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.

We will communicate with you regarding your job application via email. Please be aware that we cannot guarantee the security of any emails sent/received via non encrypted format.

If you would like support completing an application form, please contact the recruitment department on 01782 675533 where one of our trained assistants will be able to help

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.

UHNM supports the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist in preparing your supporting statement. However, we reserve the right to reject applications where AI has been used in a misleading manner, for example, by implying experience or understanding that the applicant does not possess or where its use is excessive or unfair. If AI has been used to support your application, you must declare this within your submission.

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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.

Name Maxine Ward Job title Phlebotomy Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01782 674241 Additional information

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Phlebotomy Operational Services Manager