In-Patient Phlebotomy Technician
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
The closing date is 26 March 2026
Vacancies have arisen for part-time Phlebotomists in the Pathology Department at Hull University Teaching NHS Hospitals.
Obtains routine samples of venous blood from hospital in-patients and outpatients for the purpose of pathology testing. Assists the Phlebotomy Manager and Phlebotomy Supervisors in the provision of an effective and responsive service to our users within available resources. The phlebotomy team provide a 7 days a week service throughout the year. The post holder should be prepared to work weekends, which attract unsocial hour payments as specified under the Terms and Conditions of Agenda for Change. The post holder may be based at Hull Royal Infirmary or Castle Hill Hospital and will be required to provide cover on both sites to meet service needs.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicants will join a busy Phlebotomy team in providing essential venepuncture services to wards and departments at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital.
Previous experience of blood taking from veins of the arm or finger prick and/or other clinical experience is desirable but not essential, as successful applicants will have full venepuncture training provided.
The post is suited to any applicant already from a healthcare background or those wishing to take their first steps into a career in healthcare/healthcare sciences.
A good standard of secondary education and experience in dealing with patients, customers or clients in a healthcare environment is required. A pleasant and compassionate nature, good communication skills and the ability to work flexibly within a team are essential. Core hours of duty are over two shifts: 07:30 till 11:45, Saturday and Sundays at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital. The post holder will undertake regular training and competency assessment, to ensure the highest standard of care for our patients is offered.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community partnership 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 partnership 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 Partnership and our community.
Job responsibilities
Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.
We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore early applications are encouraged.
We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Experience
* Experience of dealing with patients or in care settings
* Phlebotomist or Blood Sciences experience
Skills and Knowledge
* Able to work without close supervision yet fit into a team when required
* Able to follow a full training programme to maintain required level of competency
* Able to work to specified procedures
* Able to work under pressure
Other Requirements
* Flexible nature able to cope with changing demands of the service. Must be able to communicate with patients and other professionals at all levels
* Responsible and mature attitude. Articulate and confident with a pleasant manner
* Suitable level of dexterity required for the role
* Able to wear personal protective equipment
* An interest in the field of patient care
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 known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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