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Phlebotomist
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 16 hours per week
Job ref
370-ACS2PAT-1787
Employer
North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Warrington Pathology department Warrington Hospital
Town
Warrington
Salary
£25,272 PA Pro Rota
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
17/08/2026 23:59
Interview date
26/08/2026

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Phlebotomist

NHS AfC: Band 2

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has risen to join the phlebotomy team. If you are enthusiastic about patient care and have a desire to work in a supportive, compassionate, and dedicated team then this is the role for you.

The phlebotomy service is based across both Warrington & Halton site and also cover some outreach services.

 This is 16 hours a week contract, the core hours will be from 7am until 8pm Monday to Sunday 7 days a week

 Weekend working is on a rotation basis to support the service demands.

 Hours will be worked over  7 days week

Main duties of the job

Your main duties of the post will be the collection of blood samples by venepuncture and capillary on both adults and children.

 The successful candidate must be computer literate, knowledge of Lorenzo would be an advantage, but it is not essential as full training will be given.

 There will be additional duties such as some clerical and housekeeping duties.

 The effective candidate will need to provide a prominent level of customer care service and possess excellent communication skills with patients, staff, and managers.

 All applicants are expected to possess good teamwork qualities, be forward thinking with willingness to learn new skills

 The candidates must have a flexible approach to working hours to meet service level requirements and needs.

 

Working for our organisation

Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM) They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation

Our mission is to be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other

Our vision is to be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn

Our approach to healthcare is founded on our four core values:

·         Kind – we are caring, supporting and respectful to everyone

 

·         Open – we are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working

 

·         Fair – we listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all

 

·         One team – we work well together and with our communities

We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer. Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of their journey.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Our Phlebotomy team is currently expanding due to service needs and giving new opportunities for development within the phlebotomy team.

Person specification

Application

Essential criteria
  • Excellent standard of written and spoken English
  • Good planning and organisation skills
  • Direct patient care
Desirable criteria
  • Phlebotomy Experience
  • Experience in dealing with enquires and complaints
  • Polite and punctual

Application and interview

Essential criteria
  • Good Communicator with patients, staff and service users.
  • Must be flexlible for service delivery
  • good computer skills
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of Lorenzo, ICE and WASP systems
  • Experience in dealing with enquires and complaints
  • To act calmly and compassionate in distressing situations.

Application and interview

Essential criteria
  • good housekeeping duties
  • Planning and organisation skills
  • Willing to work outside normal working hours
Desirable criteria
  • Flexible and able to work in all areas
  • Experience in dealing with enquires and complaints
  • Polite and punctual

Interview

Essential criteria
  • Current driving License
  • Access to a car daily
  • Able to push phlebotomy trolleys
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of infection control
  • Able to handle and work with biological material
  • Polite and punctual

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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.

Application numbers

This vacancy is due to close on the advertised date. However, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Carol Ann Mahood
Job title
Phlebotomy manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01925 662136
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