Job Summary
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 within the Path Links pathology services for a Phlebotomist/Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA).
We have 2 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 and processing of blood samples that are then tested using complex analytical platforms. The Phlebotomy service is based in outpatients and also comprises a daily ward service, with a service also provided at our Community Diagnostic Centre. Duties include supporting the blood test booking line, pathology reception (meet & greet patients), taking blood samples, working in the sample reception area, and loading samples onto 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, including theory and practical competency assessments.
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 part of the Blood Sciences team. The 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 8:00am to 8:00pm Monday to Friday, and also includes participation in the weekend staffing rota on a rotational basis 8:00am - 8:00pm.
About Us
NLAG is part of one of the largest acute and community Group arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion. Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Group has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve. Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH. As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology. We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Group and our community. Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
Details
Date posted: 29 August 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £23,615 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 208-08F226-25-1
Job locations: Scunthorpe (requirement to work cross site at Goole, as the service dictates) – Cliff Gardens, Scunthorpe, DN15 7BH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below. This post supports flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees. Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee to ensure equality of access, based on patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance. We are committed to a fair and supportive working environment and culture, promoting the physical and mental health and well-being of all staff. We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, view our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/.
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Person Specification
Education And Qualifications
Desirable
* Satisfactory level of education - academic or work based education
* IT skills
* Educational course/competencies relevant to the role - Venepuncture
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
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name: Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Scunthorpe (requirement to work cross site at Goole, as the service dictates) – Cliff Gardens, Scunthorpe, DN15 7BH
Employer's website: https://www.nlg.nhs.uk/
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