Phlebotomist

Ncic; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33

NHS Discounts

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Vivup counselling service

Job summary

NCIC in Whitehaven is seeking a Phlebotomist Band 2 to work 37.5 hours per week on Ward 3. The role involves collecting blood samples by venipuncture and may require covering other ward areas within the hospital.

The successful applicant will have prior phlebotomy experience, good communication skills and the ability to work flexibly. Salary £25,272 Per Annum Pro Rata Salary period Yearly.

Relocation assistance may be available and DBS clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in phlebotomy and cannulation preferred.
• Primarily to collect blood samples by venepuncture ensuring safety.
• Flexibility to cover other wards as needed.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples by venepuncture.
• Ensure patient and staff safety by following procedures.
• Cover Ward 3 and other wards as required.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Prioritise work

Teamwork

Confidential information handling

Follow procedures

Organisational skills

Education

GCSE English language or equivalent

Phlebotomy Certificate or Equivalent

NVQ 2 in care or equivalent experience

Job description

Would you like to join a centre of excellence in rural and remote healthcare?

Main area WCH Ward 3 Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract Permanent: Service may involve covering other ward areas within WCH Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week Job ref 262-A-25-7488915-B

Site Ward 3 Town Whitehaven Salary £25,272 Per Annum Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 12/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

Phlebotomist Band 2, 37.5 hours per week - West Cumberland

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed individual to join our friendly and dynamic team on Ward 3. You may also be required to cover other wards in the hospital

Main duties of the job

The candidate would ideally have previous experience in phlebotomy and cannulation.

Primarily to collect blood samples, as requested, from patients by venepuncture. Ensure patient and personal safety through adherence to Trust procedures, protocols and relevant health and safety legislation at all times.

Working for our organisation

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time’:

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION :

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligiblevacancies.

The essential criteria for this role includes the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this. For further information please see the attached Care Certificate document attached. Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

• 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
• NHS Discounts*
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
• Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person specification

Knowledge and Experience

• Equality issues
• Competency assessed in adult venepuncture

Qualifications

• GCSE English language or equivalent
• Phlebotomy Certificate or Equivalent
• NVQ 2 in care or equivalent experience

Skills and Aptitudes

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn new skills.
• Ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Able to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Able to follow procedures / instructions in a safe and efficient manner.
• Good organisational skills.

Other requirments

• Flexible approach to working patterns covering weekdays, weekends and Bank Holidays.
• Willing to complete further training required

Personal Circumstances

• Motivation
• Methodical
• Meticulous

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.