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Job requirements
Essential
24 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
You will have a genuine interest in a career working in frontline services for people
- Experience
Knowledge of the Phlebotomy role.
- Experience
Able to follow a full venepuncture- training programme
- Experience
Good communication and telephone skills
- Experience
Understanding and respect of confidentiality in the workplace.
- Physical Skills
Manual dexterity required to perform tasks
- Physical Skills
Must be active and mobile
- Physical Skills
Ability to work for long periods whilst standing.
- Physical Skills
Must be able to deliver the full phlebotomy service within NUH.
- Training & Qualifications
GCSE grades A-C or equivalent in English and Maths.
- Analytical and Judgement Skills
Able to use judgement in straightforward situations
- Analytical and Judgement Skills
Awareness of limitations and when to seek advice to solve problem
- Planning and Organisation Skills
Ability to prioritise own workload
- Planning and Organisation Skills
Ability to work under pressure
- Communication and Relationship Skills
Understands and practices the principles of confidentiality
- Communication and Relationship Skills
Able to minimise interpersonal conflict
- Communication and Relationship Skills
Computer literate (able to use MS Outlook, MS word, enter data onto excel spread sheets).
- Communication and Relationship Skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
- Communication and Relationship Skills
Ability to work and communicate in a pro-active, responsive and professional manner.
- Communication and Relationship Skills
Ability to maintain good working relationships.
- Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s “We are here for you” behavioural standards
- Other requirements specific to the role (eg be able to drive or work shifts)
Flexibility and adaptability to ensure workloads are achieved and service requirements are met at all times.
- Other requirements specific to the role (eg be able to drive or work shifts)
Flexible approach to working hours to help cover leave and sickness
- Other requirements specific to the role (eg be able to drive or work shifts)
Ability to work at both Trust campuses
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of working in an acute hospital environment
- Training & Qualifications
Previous Phlebotomy /Venepuncture Experience within an acute trust.
Job overview
Do you want an opportunity for an exciting new career?
An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen for motivated and enthusiastic people to join our team at NUH providing Phlebotomy services to all ward areas, clinics and outpatients departments on both of our campuses, including the Treatment centre.
Please note, this post may be closed early if a suitable number of applications are received. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid any disappointment.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.
Phlebotomy is the skill of obtaining a blood sample by using varying techniques and equipment, whilst following trust guidance and policy.
The teams provide a warm and welcoming supportive learning environment and share a wealth of experience and knowledge.
Previous experience working as a Phlebotomist is not required as full supervised training will be provided.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Excellent communication skills along with a pleasant , friendly and understanding disposition are essential for this role and previous experience of working with the general public would be an advantage.
This role will require the post holder to wear personal, protective, equipment (PPE) including masks, aprons and gloves as per trust guidance.
You must be able to work in a fast paced, high demand environment which sees a high turn over of patients daily.
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 with Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust in Nottingham, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Phlebotomist role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 21 Sep 2026.
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