# Phlebotomist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/phlebotomist/42a7cbbe-5125-4405-b51b-055619abb834 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/phlebotomist/42a7cbbe-5125-4405-b51b-055619abb834.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust - **Town:** Stoke On Trent - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-05T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-22T14:01:02.977Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Staffordshire/Crewe/University_Hospitals_North_Midlands_NHS_Trust/PathologyPhlebotomy/PathologyPhlebotomy-v7974132 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7974132?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. We are excited to offer a full time Phlebotomist position based at Leighton Hospital. The collection of quality blood samples from patients is vital in many medical investigations. The successful applicants must enjoy working with people and possess good communication skills. We offer Phlebotomy services in a range of locations across North Midlands including Leighton and Macclesfield, ward based, community multi-cubicle locations and community appointment-based clinics. Attention to detail is important, along with basic keyboard skills and applicants should enjoy the challenge of working in a fast-paced patient environment. Based at Leighton, the successful applicants would be expected to work at various Phlebotomy clinics. You should be able to work independently and as part of a team It is a requirement of your role that you have access to a vehicle for work purposes, which must be suitable for travelling to community phlebotomy clinics and transporting samples back to the hospital premises. It is your responsibility to ensure that the vehicle is insured for class 1 business use and for the transportation of pathology samples. Expenses will be paid in accordance with Trust policy when you use your vehicle for work purposes. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will be required to collect blood samples from patients using venepuncture and capillary techniques. The post holder will be required, after a period of training, to work independently and as part of a team, according to service requirements. To be an efficient and flexible member of the phlebotomy team assisting in the delivery of the service. To communicate with patients in a mature, discreet and professional manner, with due regard to confidentiality. The post holder may be required to liaise with other healthcare professionals in person or by telephone. To work as a team within Phlebotomy following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure a high quality service. To comply with the standard operating procedures pertaining to the centrifugation and bar coding of samples and order comms. To work within the written Policies and Procedures of the Department especially in relation to Health and Safety, and Quality. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see additional information about the post in the attached job description and person specification. ## Job Details 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. We are excited to offer a full time Phlebotomist position based at Leighton Hospital. The collection of quality blood samples from patients is vital in many medical investigations. The successful applicants must enjoy working with people and possess good communication skills. We offer Phlebotomy services in a range of locations across North Midlands including Leighton and Macclesfield, ward based, community multi-cubicle locations and community appointment-based clinics. Attention to detail is important, along with basic keyboard skills and applicants should enjoy the challenge of working in a fast-paced patient environment. Based at Leighton, the successful applicants would be expected to work at various Phlebotomy clinics. You should be able to work independently and as part of a team It is a requirement of your role that you have access to a vehicle for work purposes, which must be suitable for travelling to community phlebotomy clinics and transporting samples back to the hospital premises. It is your responsibility to ensure that the vehicle is insured for class 1 business use and for the transportation of pathology samples. Expenses will be paid in accordance with Trust policy when you use your vehicle for work purposes. ## Job Description The post holder will be required to collect blood samples from patients using venepuncture and capillary techniques. The post holder will be required, after a period of training, to work independently and as part of a team, according to service requirements. To be an efficient and flexible member of the phlebotomy team assisting in the delivery of the service. To communicate with patients in a mature, discreet and professional manner, with due regard to confidentiality. The post holder may be required to liaise with other healthcare professionals in person or by telephone. To work as a team within Phlebotomy following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure a high quality service. To comply with the standard operating procedures pertaining to the centrifugation and bar coding of samples and order comms. To work within the written Policies and Procedures of the Department especially in relation to Health and Safety, and Quality. ## Responsibilities Please see additional information about the post in the attached job description and person specification. ## Person Specification ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Pleasant disposition. - Understanding of the job requirements. - Must have suitable private transport insured for class 1 business use and be able to travel to community clinics and transport samples for analysis. ### Essential Qualifications **Essential** - GCSE English and maths at C grade or above or equivalent. **Desirable** - NVQ/QFC level2/apprenticeship in related subject. ### Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience **Essential** - Experience of working as part of a team. - Ability to work to defined protocols and seek advice. where appropriate - Evidence of manual dexterity and technical work. - Good verbal and written communication skills. - Ability to organise oneself. **Desirable** - Ability to work under pressure. - Previous work involving phlebotomy. - Work in a healthcare role or similar. - Must be able to work independently. ## Documents - [phlebotomist jd/ps (pdf, 517.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10256331) - [policy ex-offenders (pdf, 36.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1001) - [speaking up policy (pdf, 523.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2142) - [dbs code of practice (pdf, 54.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1004) - [family relocation information (pdf, 1.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1118) - [infection control statement (pdf, 107.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1003) - [recruitment reasonable adjustments (pdf, 122.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2872) - [statement handling – updated from policy (pdf, 33.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1000) - [trust policy on managing risk associated with safeguarding children (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1007) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.