Job summary Are you enthusiastic? Conscientious and flexible? Do you take pride in your work and love working with people? If these words describe you, then you could be just the person we're looking for. We have 3 Phlebotomy posts 1) Leicester General Hospital 20 hours Monday 8am-12pm- Wednesday 8.30am-5pm Thursday/ Friday 8am-12pm 2) Leicester Royal Infirmary 20 hours x 2, Monday to Friday 8am-12pm The Phlebotomists provide a service to both inpatient and outpatient areas at all three UHL hospital sites including East midlands Planned care centre at Leicester General Hospital. Full training is available, but we would like you to have had customer service experience in your recent past preferably in a caring environment. You will also need to prove that you have the ability to work on your own initiative and to tight deadlines in a pressurised environment, and you must be able to walk, bend and handle medium loads over extended periods of time. For further details please contact Kellie King, Phlebotomy Manager, on 01162583742 Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for: o The taking of routine and urgent venous blood samples from patients attending outpatient clinics. o The taking of routine and urgent blood samples from patients currently an inpatient on a hospital ward. About us Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals: high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/ Date posted 14 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum / pro rota for part time hours Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 358-6950672-CSI Job locations LRI LEICESTER LE15WW Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be responsible for: The post holder will carry out the associated procedures of specimen collection. Undertake specific duties involving direct and indirect care as identified by the needs of the service. This may include performing ECGs, for medical staff and Specialist practitioners to interpret. Blood samples required will be taken only as a result of an appropriately completed request from a Clinician. The work will be carried out in accordance with the detailed training programme given on commencement of service. Adherence to ANTT practise at all times. To be involved in annual assessments/IPR with their Senior Phlebotomist Take responsibility for undertaking own mandatory training and updates as required. Demonstrate skills and activities to others in similar roles and make a contribution as a team member to the training and support of learners. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be responsible for: The post holder will carry out the associated procedures of specimen collection. Undertake specific duties involving direct and indirect care as identified by the needs of the service. This may include performing ECGs, for medical staff and Specialist practitioners to interpret. Blood samples required will be taken only as a result of an appropriately completed request from a Clinician. The work will be carried out in accordance with the detailed training programme given on commencement of service. Adherence to ANTT practise at all times. To be involved in annual assessments/IPR with their Senior Phlebotomist Take responsibility for undertaking own mandatory training and updates as required. Demonstrate skills and activities to others in similar roles and make a contribution as a team member to the training and support of learners. Person Specification Training & Qualification Essential Good standard of written and spoken English Satisfactory level of general Education Experience Essential Minimum of 1 year experience of working with the general public in a customer focused environment Desirable Previous Phlebotomy experience Communication and Relationship skills Essential Ability to deal effectively & empathetically both formally and informally, both orally and in writing when dealing with service users Planning and organisation skills Essential Ability to prioritise ability to work to Strict deadlines Person Specification Training & Qualification Essential Good standard of written and spoken English Satisfactory level of general Education Experience Essential Minimum of 1 year experience of working with the general public in a customer focused environment Desirable Previous Phlebotomy experience Communication and Relationship skills Essential Ability to deal effectively & empathetically both formally and informally, both orally and in writing when dealing with service users Planning and organisation skills Essential Ability to prioritise ability to work to Strict deadlines 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. 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Address LRI LEICESTER LE15WW Employer's website https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)