Location
Oldham, England
Salary
£25,272 per annum
Profession
Phlebotomist
Grade
Band 2
Deadline
28 Nov 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
21 Oct 2026
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Job requirements

Essential

8 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Qualifications

    Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)

  • Qualifications

    Care Certificate

  • Skills & Abilities

    Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the 7-day service

  • Skills & Abilities

    Good communication skills (written & verbal)

  • Skills & Abilities

    Good customer service skills

  • Knowledge, Training & Experience

    Basic knowledge of IT packages

  • Knowledge, Training & Experience

    Willingness to complete NCA venepuncture training

  • Knowledge, Training & Experience

    Previous experience in caring for patients in an acute setting

Desirable

2 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Qualifications

    Care Certificate / NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare or a Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship already achieved

  • Knowledge, Training & Experience

    NHS Venepuncture training

Job overview

The Phlebotomy team requires an additional 3 X full time (37.5hrs) Phlebotomist to support the 7-day phlebotomist service, which will cover evenings and weekends. Ensuring that our service users’ needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care. As a centre of excellence, you will offer a person-centred approach to their independence and wellbeing and go the extra mile to ensure compassionate and personalised patient care. In return you will join a supportive team environment and be provided with robust personal development opportunities and an enhanced rate for your services in line with the Agenda for Change framework.

Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role will include blood sampling for patients on all acute wards, providing a service to the very busy and demanding blood sampling room, and for patients attending clinics of varying specialties.

Whilst previous phlebotomy experience is an advantage, it is not essential as successful candidates will attend the trust venepuncture training prior to undertaking any practice as arranged with Trust Education Department. Practical assessments will take place in workplace.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

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 Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Oldham, 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 28 Nov 2026.

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