Job summary An opportunity has arisen for a flexible individual to join the Phlebotomy Service working as a Phlebotomist. We have part time posts, 25 hours, and also full time posts available. For the full time posts they will be long shifts of 12 hours. You will be expected to be available for work between the hours of 7 am and 7 pm 7 days a week. Royal Derby Hospital - Clinic and Wards Florence Nightingale Hospital - Clinic and Wards Community locations - Coleman Health Centre, Babington Hospital, Ilkeston Hospital, Ripley Hospital, Old Heanor Fire Station, St Oswalds Hospital, Long Eaton Health Centre. This is a 7 day service and the expectation is that once trained you would work every other weekend either on the wards or at a clinic. You must be a car user and have business insurance as you will be required to drive throughout Derbyshire. Main duties of the job You will be part of a large team taking blood samples at varying locations in Derbyshire. You will work on your own initiative organising your daily workload to achieve departmental test turnaround standards, responding to situations that could affect the quality and timeliness of test results and their reporting. You will assist senior staff with audits and data collection and will ensure the most cost-effective use of equipment and assist with stock control. You should have a flexible approach to working and possess excellent communication skills being able to respond to enquiries from users and patients whilst maintaining confidentiality, this is a fast-paced and demanding role. It is essential that you have a caring and empathetic nature and have clear legible handwriting. You should also have basic IT skills. Demonstrable experience of working in a care environment or customer service role would also be preferable. Closing date of applications: 14 April 2025 Assessment day: 26 April 2025 (This date cannot be changed. You must be able to attend this assessment in order to be considered for interview) Interview date: 2 May 2025 Please be aware this post requires you to hold a Full UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes. You MUST state this in the supporting information section, if this information is not provided your application will be rejected. About us As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. In return we will offer: Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts: We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4 th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff. Date posted 01 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year pro rata pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 320-CDCS-3539 Job locations Royal Derby Hospital Uttoxeter Road Derby DE22 3NE Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers Person Specification Education Essential GCSE level qualifications Experience Desirable Previous phlebotomy experience Previous experience of working in a hospital or care environment Previous customer care experience Essential Essential Valid Driving Licence and vehicle available for work Organisational Skills Essential Able to prioritise workload Able to communicate clearly whilst maintaining confidentiality Basic IT skills Desirable Experience of managing workload well Person Specification Education Essential GCSE level qualifications Experience Desirable Previous phlebotomy experience Previous experience of working in a hospital or care environment Previous customer care experience Essential Essential Valid Driving Licence and vehicle available for work Organisational Skills Essential Able to prioritise workload Able to communicate clearly whilst maintaining confidentiality Basic IT skills Desirable Experience of managing workload well 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 details Employer name University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Derby Hospital Uttoxeter Road Derby DE22 3NE Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)