Phlebotomist

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Phlebotomist to take blood samples across various locations. The role requires excellent communication skills and a flexible approach to working hours. Candidates must have a full driving license and experience in a care or customer service environment is preferred. The position offers both full-time and part-time options with ongoing support and development opportunities.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Ongoing support from recruitment

Employee assistance programmes

Discounted gym memberships

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Qualifications

• Must be a car user with business insurance.
• Full driving license and access to a vehicle required.
• Experience in a care environment or customer service role is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Taking blood samples from patients at various centres.
• Organizing daily workload to meet departmental standards.
• Assisting senior staff with audits and data collection.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Organizational skills

Basic IT skills

Job description

You will be responsible for taking blood samples from patients attending various centres, including Sir Robert Peel Hospital, Tamworth. There is an expectation that you would also be available to work at other sites, such as wards at Florence Nightingale and Royal Derby Hospital, as required.

We offer both full-time and part-time positions. The centres operate Monday to Sunday, from 7 am to 7 pm. Please specify your preferred hours (full-time or part-time) in your supporting information.

You must be a car user with business insurance. Please ensure your application indicates that you have a full driving license and access to a vehicle.

You will work independently, organizing your daily workload to meet departmental test turnaround standards. You will respond to situations affecting the quality and timeliness of test results and reporting, assist senior staff with audits and data collection, and ensure the cost-effective use of equipment and stock control.

A flexible approach to working hours and excellent communication skills are essential, as this is a fast-paced and demanding role. You should have a caring and empathetic nature, with clear, legible handwriting and basic IT skills. Experience in a care environment or customer service role is preferable.

Closing date for applications: 25 May 2025

Interview date: 06 June 2025

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we are committed to supporting the public, patients, staff, and partners in achieving the best health outcomes by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our core values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence guide our work, with associated behaviours embedded across all aspects of our organisation.

In return, we offer:

• Development opportunities, including professional and leadership growth
• Ongoing support from recruitment through to your integration into the team and beyond
• Staff benefits such as employee assistance programmes, discounted gym memberships, onsite fitness classes, and car schemes

Key facts:

• We see an average of 4,810 outpatient appointments daily.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatient department in England, with an average of 2,077 per week.
• An average of 1,115 patients are seen in A&E daily across our network, making us the 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit approximately 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year, nearly 33,700 planned surgical operations were performed across 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We conduct over 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research-active university hospital with a broad portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for staff.

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

Name: Laura Randall
Job title: Phlebotomy Service Manager
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

Laura Randall - Operational Coordinator

Jackie Wright - Team Leader

Tel: [phone]