# Phlebotomist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/phlebotomist/a6b4490b-f2de-4a61-8578-fe162f701113 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/phlebotomist/a6b4490b-f2de-4a61-8578-fe162f701113.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Derby - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 pro rata pa - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 24 hours per week (Flexible hours required) - **Closing date:** 2026-08-02T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-22T11:42:32.817Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Derbyshire/Chesterfield/University_Hospitals_Derby_Burton_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Phlebotomy/Phlebotomy-v8135864 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8135864?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Chesterfield Royal Hospital - Derbyshire Pathology. Phlebotomist Part-Time - Three positions available for 24 hours a week (Band 2) Previous applicant need not apply. (Flexibility to do morning, afternoon, evening and weekend shifts on a rota basis is required). This is an interesting and diverse role in a key supportive service within the Trust, with a focus on providing the best patient care. Integration with the wider clinical teams on a daily basis is a large part of the role, and means no two days are the same! You will be a team-worker, but have the ability to work independently. You will be educated to GCSE/O level standard at grade C or above or equivalent. The ability to communicate at all levels and have experience of dealing with people is an essential requirement for the post. Previous health care experience and knowledge of Phlebotomy would be an advantage but is not essential as full training will be given. You will also be adaptable and reliable with the ability to work on your own in a busy environment once fully trained. You will have good manual dexterity due to the nature of the post and possess a positive, friendly and compassionate attitude towards patients and colleagues. A full clean UK driving licence is essential with access to your own vehicle which will require business use insurance. ### Main duties of the job - Taking blood samples from adults by venepuncture and from children and neonates by finger and heel prick once fully trained and competent. - Working in clinical areas, including wards, clinics, Emergency Department and Community settings across Derbyshire liaising with colleagues to ensure the needs of the service are met. - Working flexibly on a rota's basis as part of the wider Phlebotomy team. - Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times. - Friendly and compassionate manner, with an understanding of dignity and respect for patients and colleagues. - Stock management of phlebotomy consumables. - Adherence to Health and Safety guidelines Closing date of advert:  22 July 2026 Date of assessment: 14 August 2026 Date of individual interview: 21 August 2026 Please note that this is a group session which may take up to 2 hours. Please note if you are unable to attend the assessment day, you will not be invited to interview. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below). ## Person Specification ### Education **Essential** - GCSE level or equivalent qualifications - Full clean UK driving licence ### Experience **Desirable** - Previous Phlebotomy experience - Previous Health Care Experience ### Physical skills **Essential** - Accurate use of keyboards. Has a good degree of manual dexterity and hand to eye co-ordination. - Is able to use VDUs, printers, telephones, photocopiers. ### Personal Attributes **Essential** - Good Communication Skills - Team worker ## Documents - [jd & ps 2023 (pdf, 942.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10433912) - [positive action statement (pdf, 3.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1946) ## 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.