Phlebotomist-Bank

UHNM; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

UHNM is seeking a Phlebotomist for Leighton Hospital in Crewe as part of the Bank staff, Band 2. The post involves working across multiple sites including hospital and community clinics, with day-to-day supervision of the phlebotomy rota and transport of samples.

Applicants must have phlebotomy experience, driving license with access to a vehicle, and no active professional registration with NMC/HCPC. Various shifts including evenings, weekends and bank holidays are expected.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Provide phlebotomy services across multiple locations including hospital and community sites.
• Supervise phlebotomy rota and ensure transport of samples back to hospital

Skills

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Phlebotomy experience

Transport to clinics

Education

NVQ /QCF level 2 / apprenticeship level 2 or equivalent

GCSE English and Maths at C or above or equivalent

Care related NVQ

Job description

Main area Phlebotomy Grade Band 2 Contract Bank Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

0 hours per week (Working various shifts; 7 day working including evening, weekend and Bank Holidays) Job ref 205-8284903-A

Site Leighton Hospital Town Crewe, Cheshire Salary £25,272 Bank Rates - Subject to change Salary period Yearly Closing 11/11/2026 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- Bank staff

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 Leighton, the successful applicant will be an integral part of the phlebotomy rota and expected to provide day to day supervision of the phlebotomy team in all of the above locations.

Please note to be eligible for this role you must have the following:

• 1. A Driving Licence (and access to a vehicle) please note for this role you cannot use a motorbike, pedal bike or public transport.
• 2. You will need Phlebotomy Experience
• 3. Your must NOT have an active professional registration with NMC/ HCPC/ or any other professional clinical body.

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 or contact the Hiring Manager

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

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.

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.