Job requirements
Essential
6 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Able to work to a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Skills
Good Communication skills
- Skills
Ability to prioritise work and work effectively under pressure
- Skills
Keyboard skills
- Skills
High degree of manual dexterity
- Knowledge
Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & ‘Understanding the New NHS’
Desirable
7 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Health and Safety Legislation
- Skills
COSHH
- Experience
Ability to adhere to policies, procedures and standards
- Experience
Previous phlebotomy/nursing/caring experience
- Experience
Previous customer service experience
- Qualifications
GCSE Science - Post not suitable for graduates
- Qualifications
First Aider
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Pathology Department at Airedale General Hospital.
We are looking for individuals with a positive can-do attitude, who demonstrates this through commitment to the role, passion for patient care and who enjoys both working as part of a team and on your own when the situation requires it. Applicants must be reliable, flexible and be able to work effectively under pressure with excellent communication skills and a good command of the English language.
Previous phlebotomy healthcare experience is desirable but not essential.
Applicants must be able to drive.
Working hours will Monday-Sunday, between the hours of 08.15 and 18.00 depending on the needs of the service. Flexibility in working hours may be required, sometimes at short notice to respond to changes in service demands. Flexible working patterns can be considered to fit personal and service needs. We suggest applicants to get in touch if they wish for more information on how this might be supported.
Rotational bank holiday working will also be required.
Weekends and Bank holidays will receive an additional payment.
3 Posts available:
2 x 30 hours per week - 12 month Fixed Term Contract
1 x 20 hours per week - 12 month Fixed Term Contract
Main duties of the job
The main duties will be to collect blood samples from patients on the hospital wards, in clinics, outpatient departments and various sites in the community.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To see full details of the job vacancy please see attached full job description and person specification.
This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.
If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation
Applicant requirements
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.
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This advert is for Phlebotomist (Band 2) with Airedale NHS Foundation Trust in Keighley, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Phlebotomist role. The advertised salary is £25,272 pro rata per annum. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 14 Oct 2026.
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