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Job overview

Please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role due to the required Skill Level and salary threshold.

The University Hospital of North Midlands, Mid Cheshire and East Cheshire NHS Trusts are working collaboratively to form a Pathology network (NMCPS) in line with a NHSI directive.

We are looking for a confident and well-presented individual to join our phlebotomy team. The collection of quality blood samples from patients is a vital stage in many medical investigations. The successful applicant must enjoy working with people and possess good communication skills.

Main duties of the job

Full training will be given to the successful applicant - no previous experience is required

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. Attention to detail is important along with basic keyboard skills and applicants should enjoy the challenge of working in a fast pace patient environment.

The successful applicant will be based at COUNTY HOSPITAL  working primarily on the wards.  You will also be required to work at  community clinics and the phlebotomy suite within the Out Patients Department  at County Hospital

There may be the occasional requirement to work at Royal Stoke Hospital

Various shifts are available within the shift patterns on offer and can be discussed at interview but primarily will be 7.30am starts however you may be required to work from 8.30am or 9am  or very occasionally from 11.30 until shift end.  The rota is issued 4 weeks in advance.

The shifts on offer are 5 x 4 hour shifts and 5 x 5.5 hour shifts.

Working for our organisation

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.