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Job summary

Main area
Phlebotomist
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
164-8237549
Employer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
City Hospital and QMC Campus
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£25,272 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
21/09/2026 23:59

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Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Phlebotomist

Band 2

Job overview

Do you want an opportunity  for an exciting new career?

An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen for motivated and enthusiastic people to join our team at NUH providing Phlebotomy services to all ward areas, clinics and outpatients departments on both of our campuses, including the Treatment centre.

Please note, this post may be closed early if a suitable number of applications are received. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid any disappointment.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.

Phlebotomy is the skill of obtaining  a blood sample by using varying techniques and equipment, whilst following trust guidance and policy.

The teams provide a warm and welcoming supportive learning environment and share a wealth of experience and knowledge.

Previous experience working as a Phlebotomist is not required as full supervised training will be provided.

 

Working for our organisation

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Excellent communication skills along with a pleasant , friendly and understanding disposition are essential for this role and previous experience of working with the general public would  be an advantage. 

This role will require the post holder to wear personal, protective, equipment (PPE) including masks, aprons and gloves as per trust guidance.

You must be able to work in a fast paced, high demand environment which sees a high turn over of patients daily.

Person specification

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria
  • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s “We are here for you” behavioural standards

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • • GCSE grades A-C or equivalent in English and Maths.
Desirable criteria
  • • Previous Phlebotomy /Venepuncture Experience within an acute trust.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • You will have a genuine interest in a career working in frontline services for people
  • Knowledge of the Phlebotomy role.
  • Able to follow a full venepuncture- training programme
  • Good communication and telephone skills
  • Understanding and respect of confidentiality in the workplace.
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in an acute hospital environment

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential criteria
  • Understands and practices the principles of confidentiality
  • Able to minimise interpersonal conflict
  • Computer literate (able to use MS Outlook, MS word, enter data onto excel spread sheets).
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work and communicate in a pro-active, responsive and professional manner.
  • Ability to maintain good working relationships.

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Essential criteria
  • Able to use judgement in straightforward situations
  • Awareness of limitations and when to seek advice to solve problem

Planning and Organisation Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to prioritise own workload
  • Ability to work under pressure

Physical Skills

Essential criteria
  • Manual dexterity required to perform tasks
  • Must be active and mobile
  • Ability to work for long periods whilst standing.
  • Must be able to deliver the full phlebotomy service within NUH.

Other requirements specific to the role (eg be able to drive or work shifts)

Essential criteria
  • Flexibility and adaptability to ensure workloads are achieved and service requirements are met at all times.
  • Flexible approach to working hours to help cover leave and sickness
  • Ability to work at both Trust campuses

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveDisability confident leaderArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Care Leaver CovenantNHS Rainbow badgeCareLeaver Covenantadded for NUH

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kelly Clarke
Job title
Clinical Phlebotomy Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0115 969 1169
Additional information

Please call ext. 77017 or 85963

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