Phlebotomist

South Tees Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Phlebotomist to join our mobile phlebotomy team. You will perform venepuncture and cannulation, work across wards and clinics, and contribute to improved patient flow and care at The James Cook University Hospital.

The role requires good communication, reliability and willingness to develop skills within a supportive Trust environment. Part-time hours and pro rata salary apply.

Qualifications

• Essential: Customer service experience
• Essential: Awareness and understanding of health and safety protocols
• Essential: Good organisational skills
• Essential: Ability to work unsupervised and use initiative
• Desirable: GCSE or equivalent in science subject
• Desirable: Certificate of competence in phlebotomy

Responsibilities

• Phlebotomy team is mobile around the organisation under the patient flow team. Deliver venepuncture and cannulation as directed.
• Work across wards and clinics within The James Cook University Hospital.
• Support patient flow and maintain high standards of care and service.

Skills

Customer service experience

Health and safety awareness

Good organisational skills

Ability to work unsupervised

Education

GCSE or equivalent in science

Certificate of competence in phlebotomy

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Phlebotomy team at South Tees Foundation Trust. The successful candidate should be well motivated, enthusiastic and willing to develop new skills. It is expected that the applicant will be able to work as part of the team; using their initiative whilst delivering an excellent standard of care and service to our client group. The post holder must have excellent communication skills and have or be willing to gain the skills required in phlebotomy and cannulation. As a Trust employee, they will honour their work commitments, be reliable and trustworthy. They will uphold the Trust values; the Trust code of conduct will always display civility towards others. Professional and personal development is encouraged. Venepuncture and cannulation skills across wards and clinics within The James Cook University Hospital as directed by the nursing and medical teams.

Main duties of the job

Phlebotomy team is made up of 21 staff members who work mobile around the organisation under the direction of the patient flow team completing phlebotomy skill to help aid patient flow. We are seeking someone who has high motivation and good work ethic to join a well established team. Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants.

About us

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.

Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.

We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates, including those who first language is not English.

We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Details

Date posted: 29 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 2

Salary: £25,272 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 328-COR-8347260

Closing date: 12 November 2026

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Desirable: GCSE or equivalent in science subject
• Desirable: Certificate of competence in phlebotomy

Experience

• Essential: Customer service experience

Knowledge and Skills

• Essential: Awareness and understanding of health and safety protocols.
• Essential: Good organisational skills
• Essential: Ability to work unsupervised and use initiative

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 details

Employer name: South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: The James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: UHT Phlebotomy Lead, Oliver Oxley, [e-mail], 07436416601

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