Main area Pathology/Phlebotomy Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (2 posts) Job ref 205-8002027
Employer University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Leighton Hospital Town Crewe Salary £25,272 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 27/05/2026 23:59
Band 2
Job overview
At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.
We are excited to offer two Full-time Phlebotomist positions, each for 37.5 hours per week.
The collection of quality blood samples from patients is vital in many medical investigations. The successful applicants must enjoy working with people and possess good communication skills.
We offer Phlebotomy services in a range of locations across North Midlands including Leighton and Macclesfield, ward based, community multi‑cubicle locations and community appointment‑based clinics. Attention to detail is important, along with basic keyboard skills and applicants should enjoy the challenge of working in a fast‑paced patient environment.
Based at Leighton, the successful applicants would be expected to work at various Phlebotomy clinics. You should be able to work independently and as part of a team.
It is a requirement of your role that you have access to a vehicle for work purposes, which must be suitable for travelling to community phlebotomy clinics and transporting samples back to the hospital premises. It is your responsibility to ensure that the vehicle is insured for class 1 business use and for the transportation of pathology samples. Expenses will be paid in accordance with Trust policy when you use your vehicle for work purposes.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to collect blood samples from patients using venepuncture and capillary techniques.
The post holder will be required, after a period of training, to work independently and as part of a team, according to service requirements.
To be an efficient and flexible member of the phlebotomy team assisting in the delivery of the service.
To communicate with patients in a mature, discreet and professional manner, with due regard to confidentiality.
The post holder may be required to liaise with other healthcare professionals in person or by telephone.
To work as a team within Phlebotomy following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure a high quality service.
To comply with the standard operating procedures pertaining to the centrifugation and bar coding of samples and order comms.
To work within the written Policies and Procedures of the Department especially in relation to Health and Safety, and Quality.
Person specification
Essential Qualifications
* GCSE English and maths at C grade or above or equivalent.
* NVQ/QFC level2/apprenticeship in related subject.
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
* Experience of working as part of a team.
* Ability to work to defined protocols and seek advice, where appropriate.
* Evidence of manual dexterity and technical work.
* Good verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to organise oneself.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Previous work involving phlebotomy.
* Work in a healthcare role or similar.
* Must be able to work independently.
Personal Qualities
* Pleasant disposition.
* Understanding of the job requirements.
* Must have suitable private transport insured for class 1 business use and be able to travel to community clinics and transport samples for analysis.
Important information about your application
* We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
* Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies.
If you obtained your qualifications overseas, you will be required to provide an official government translation through ECCTIS (formerly known as NARIC). Please note, this is in addition to any professional registration requirements and not a replacement for your qualifications.
If you are currently in the UK on a visa, you must have at least six months remaining on your visa at the time of your start date to ensure sufficient time for the operational and training process associated with the role. The requirement of at least six months remaining on your visa does not apply to a Skilled Worker Visa, as a new Skilled Worker Visa would be required for a new role.
In line with the change of Immigration rules on 8th January 2026 if you require Sponsorship through the Skilled Worker Visa you must be able to provide B2 English evidence before a Certificate of Sponsorship can be issued.
Visa eligibility notice:
The UK Home Office has imposed an emergency brake on specific visa routes.
* Skilled Worker visas cannot currently be issued to Afghan nationals.
* Study visas cannot currently be issued to nationals of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar or Sudan.
As a result, we are unable to progress applications requiring sponsorship under these routes.
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