Overview
We are looking for a confident and well-presented individual to join our phlebotomy team. The collection of quality blood samples from patients is a vital stage in many medical investigations. The successful applicant must enjoy working with people and possess good communication skills.
We are a NHS Trust forming a Pathology network (NMCPS) in line with a NHSI directive. The University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to provide sponsorship for this role in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation. If you hold a graduate visa, you may apply, but UHNM cannot offer sponsorship at the end of your graduate visa; you must also have at least six months until your visa expires at the start of employment for training and operational reasons.
Main duties of the job
Full training will be given to the successful applicant – no previous experience is required. We offer a phlebotomy service in a range of locations across North Midlands including Royal Stoke and County Hospitals, ward based, community walk-in centres 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. The successful applicant will be based at County Hospital working primarily on the wards; you will also be required to work at community clinics and the phlebotomy suite within the Out Patients Department at County Hospital. There may be the occasional requirement to work at Royal Stoke Hospital. 5 x 4 hour shifts, variable starting/finishing times, 5 out of 7 days.
About Us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we’re highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We offer flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application.
We are committed to offering a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance, including full time, part time hours and bank hours.
Details
Date posted: 16 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £24,465 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 205-7523566
Job locations: County Hospital, Weston Rd, Stafford, ST16 3SA
Job responsibilities
For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.
Person Specification
Essential
* Qualifications / Training: NVQ /QCF level 2 / apprenticeship level 2 or equivalent in related subject or GCSE English and maths at C grade or above or equivalent
* Experience: Evidence of manual dexterity and technical work; experience of working as part of a team
* Skills & Knowledge: Ability to work to defined protocols and seek advice where appropriate; basic keyboard skills; good written communication skills
* Other Job Requirements: Understanding of the job requirements; must have transport and be able to travel to outreach/walk-in phlebotomy clinics
Desirable
* GCSE at grade C or above or equivalent in a science subject; Care related NVQ
* Previous work involving Phlebotomy; work in a healthcare role or similar
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a submission for Disclosure to the DBS will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK have had to present a criminal records certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
Employer details: University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust; Address: County Hospital, Weston Rd, Stafford, ST16 3SA; Employer's website: https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Science
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