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.
Please note the interviews for this role will be held on Saturday 27th June 2026, unfortunately we are unable to provide an alternative date.
We are excited to offer a variety of phlebotomy posts from 0 hour bank posts to 37.5 hours full time weekly posts.
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.
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.
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
On arrival for interview, you will need to present your Photo ID, and current and full driving licence and proof of your vehicle.
As part of the interview process there will be a short Maths and English test to take prior to interview, unsuccessful candidates will not be interviewed.
You will also be required to bring full RTW and proof of ID full information will be sent with the interview invite.
For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager
