Phlebotomist | Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust; Halifax; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking phlebotomists to deliver high-quality patient-focused blood-taking services across various settings in Calderdale and Kirklees. Candidates should possess a good level of education and be dedicated to compassionate care. Responsibilities include maintaining patient dignity, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and flexibility to work on weekends and bank holidays. Full training provided for venepuncture experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting or customer service role is preferred.
• Previous experience in venepuncture is desired but not essential; full training provided.
• Access to a vehicle for work purposes is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality at all times.
• Work unsupervised in hospital and community settings.
• Undertake domiciliary home visits as needed.
• Keep fully stocked phlebotomy trolleys and maintain cleanliness.
• Comply with all Health and Safety Regulations.

Skills

Good IT skills

Ability to work under pressure

Manual dexterity

Flexibility to work a seven-day service

Education

Evidence of a good level of education

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team of phlebotomists working for the Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking for individuals with a good level of education and a determination to deliver high-quality compassionate care to our patients.

Our phlebotomy team delivers a high-quality patient-focused blood-taking service in a wide range of settings across Calderdale and Kirklees, including two hospitals, GP surgeries, out-patient services, community diagnostic centres and patients’ homes.

Qualifications

• Evidence of a good level of education.
• Determination to deliver high-quality compassionate care to patients.
• Good IT skills.
• Experience of working in a health care setting or a customer service focused role.
• Previous experience in venepuncture desired (not essential; full training provided).
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to meet travel requirements between hospital sites, community sites and patients’ homes.
• Access to a vehicle for work purposes.
• Manual dexterity, ability to be on feet throughout the shift and manoeuvre tight and cramped positions.
• Flexibility to work a seven-day service, including bank holidays, between 08:00 and 20:00.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality at all times.
• Adhere to Trust Aseptic Non-Touch Technique Policy (ANTT).
• Work unsupervised in hospital settings, community clinics and undertaking domiciliary (home) visits, along with business insurance.
• Keep fully stocked phlebotomy trolleys, cupboards and drawers within blood collecting units and clinics and support stock-taking out in community settings.
• Maintain work areas and trolleys, keeping them clean, neat and tidy.
• Undertake surveys/audits when requested.
• Attend to staff and patient queries, referring appropriately.
• Comply with all Health and Safety Regulations.
• Use a visual display unit to book appointments and access the Trust intranet, Q-pulse and work-related e-mails.
• Commitment to work a seven-day service inclusive of bank holidays between 08:00 and 20:00; must be flexible to adapt to service needs.
• Cover other staff when required.
• Any duties as defined by the Phlebotomy Operations Manager and Team Leader in charge.

Relevant posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Please ensure you provide TWO appropriate individuals as referees, one from your previous/last employer. Please refer to the job specification essential guidance before completing your application form.

This advert closes on Sunday 23 Nov 2025.