# Phlebotomist/Medical Laboratory Assistant - Scunthorpe CDC > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/phlebotomistmedical-laboratory-assistant-scunthorpe-cdc/373c7a1c-0f9b-4b29-8f53-d6c4e45187f3 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/phlebotomistmedical-laboratory-assistant-scunthorpe-cdc/373c7a1c-0f9b-4b29-8f53-d6c4e45187f3.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical laboratory assistant - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent: Working days Mon-Sun, Working Hours 08:00-20:00 on a rotational basis across site CDC and SGH Pathology Phlebotomy/Blood Sciences Core Lab - **Employment type:** 30 hours per week (Part time vacancies 1 x 30 hrs. Working hours include Mon - Sun 0800 - 2000) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-12T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-28T11:40:39.534Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Lincolnshire/Scunthorpe/Northern_Lincolnshire_Goole_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Phlebotomist_Medical_Laboratory_Assistant/Phlebotomist_Medical_Laboratory_Assistant-v8320304 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8320304?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.nlg.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Do you care about the service that patients receive from the Trust? Are you compassionate? Do you have a flexible approach to working? If so, you could be an important part of the Blood Sciences team at Northern Lincolnshire & Goole NHS Foundation Trust. We have an opportunity has arisen within the Path Links pathology services for a Phlebotomist/Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA). We have 1 x 30 hrs vacancies based in Scunthorpe- working at the Scunthorpe hospital site and the Scunthorpe Community Diagnostic Centre. The Phlebotomy and MLA staff work closely within the department of Blood Sciences, acting as supporting roles for both the taking & processing of blood samples that are then tested using complex analytical platforms. The Phlebotomy service is based in outpatients & also comprises of a daily ward service. There is also a service provided at our Community diagnostic centre. Duties associated with the role are the support of the blood test booking line, pathology reception – meet & greet patients, taking blood samples, working in the sample reception area, loading samples on to analytical equipment. While the role is based at Scunthorpe, there is a requirement to work cross site at Goole, as and when required. Full training will be provided to the successful candidate. Both theory & practical competency assessments will be completed, consolidating the training received. ### Main duties of the job Applications are invited to become part of our team in the busy and friendly Pathology Department at Scunthorpe General Hospital, Community Diagnostic Centre and at Goole District Hospital. The post will be based at Scunthorpe with the flexibility to work at Goole as and when required, all being part of the Blood Sciences team. This post is based in the Outpatients of Pathology incorporating Blood Sciences Sample Reception. The successful candidate will, after suitable training, also be expected to take blood from patients within the Pathology Department and ward areas, and undertake other laboratory duties. Previous experience in phlebotomy and/or a medical laboratory skills would be an advantage. Good communication skills, flexibility and the ability to work within a team are essential. The post currently requires work to be undertaken between the hours of 8:00am to 8:00pm Monday to Sunday on a rotational basis . ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below. As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide. Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees. We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen. Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues. We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients. We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of people’s age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/ In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement. “We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers”. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role. We recognise that candidates may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support them when preparing their application. Where AI is used, the information provided must remain an accurate and authentic representation of your own skills, knowledge and experience. AI must not be used to provide false or misleading information or to generate examples that do not reflect your own experience. You should be able to discuss and demonstrate the knowledge, skills and experience included within your application during the recruitment and selection process. Candidates may be asked to declare whether AI has been used in preparing their application and, where applicable, how it has been used. ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Occupational Experience **Desirable** - Experience of the NHS, caring or people orientated environment - Experience in Phlebotomy role - Provides evidence they can work within a team and use initiative - Experience in a hospital laboratory, using Laboratory computer systems ### Education and Qualifications **Desirable** - Satisfactory level of education - academic or work based education - IT skills - Educational course/competencies relevant to the role - Venepuncture ## Documents - [phleb/mla jd hhp 2025 (pdf, 736.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10641819) - [phleb/mla ps hhp 2025 (pdf, 424.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10641820) ## 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.