Job summary
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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of Phlebotomist- Bank staff.

The University Hospital of North Midlands, Mid Cheshire and East Cheshire NHS Trusts work in partnership as North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service.

We are looking for a confident, reliable and well presented individual to join our Phlebotomy team.

We offer a Phlebotomy service in a range of locations across Staffordshire and Cheshire including hospital and community bookable clinics.

Based at Leighton, the successful applicant will be an integral part of the phlebotomy rota and expected to provide day to day supervision of the phlebotomy team in all of the above locations.

Please note to be eligible for this role you must have the following:

• A Driving Licence (and access to a vehicle). Please note for this role you cannot use a motorbike, pedal bike or public transport.
• You will need Phlebotomy Experience.
• You must NOT have an active professional registration with NMC/ HCPC/ or any other professional clinical body.

Main duties of the job
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.

UHNM Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around 3 million people and we are highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research.

The Trust has around 1,450 in patient beds across 2 sites. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

It is a requirement of your role you have access to a car for work purposes which must be suitable for travelling to community phlebotomy clinics and transporting samples back to the hospital. It is your responsibility to ensure the vehicle is insured for class 1 business use and the transportation of pathology samples. Expenses will be paid in accordance with Trust Policy when you use your vehicle for work purposes.

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 have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application.

Details
Date posted: 30 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £25,272 a year Bank Rates - Subject to change
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 205-8284903-A
Location: Leighton Hospital, Middlewich Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 4QJ, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Qualifications /Training

• Essential: NVQ /QCF level 2 /apprenticeship level 2 or equivalent in related subject or GCSE English and maths at C grade or above or equivalent
• Desirable: GCSE at grade c or above or equivalent in a science subject
• Desirable: Care related NVQ

Experience

• Essential: Evidence of manual dexterity and technical work
• Essential: Experience of working as part of a team
• Desirable: Previous work involving Phlebotomy
• Desirable: Work in a healthcare role or similar

Skills & Knowledge

• Essential: Ability to work to defined protocols and seek advice where appropriate
• Essential: Basic Keyboard Skills
• Essential: Good written communication skills

Other Job Requirements

• Essential: Understanding of the job requirements
• Essential: Must have transport and be able to travel to outreach/walk-in phlebotomy clinics

Employer contact details
Phlebotomy Manager: Leanne Sheppard, Leanne.Sheppard@uhnm.nhs.uk

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.

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. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to the criminal records certificate requirement for overseas applicants.

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