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Phlebotomist
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 20 hours per week
Job ref
370-ACS2PAT-2464
Employer
North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Warrington Hospital
Town
Warrington
Salary
£25,272 PA Pro Rota
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/11/2026 23:59
Interview date
12/11/2026

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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 covers some outreach services.

 This is 20 hours a week permanent contract your 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.

The 20 hours will be distributed over 5 days a week and will be discussed at Interview. 

 

 

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.

 Phlebotomy experience is highly desirable; however, phlebotomy training can be given, qualification gained on completion of training.

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.

We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families.

Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing. If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your application

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Our phlebotomy team is currently expanding due to service needs and giving staff new opportunities regarding progression to a Band 3 depending on skill mix and availability.

Person specification

Application and interview

Essential criteria
  • Excellent planning and organisation skills
  • Can work without supervision and is able to recognise own limitations
  • Able to work across all sites
Desirable criteria
  • HCA experience
  • Phlebotomy experience
  • Previous patient care, polite, punctual and a good listener

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Excellent standard English and Maths
  • Confident with IT systems
  • Car & access to a car
Desirable criteria
  • IT knowledge and understanding
  • NVQ 2 or above
  • Flexible and willing to work out side normal hours.

Applicatin form and interview

Essential criteria
  • Confident with IT systems
  • Good understanding of English and Maths.
  • Willing to work outside normal working hours
Desirable criteria
  • Flexible
  • Car & full driving license
  • Willing to work across all sites.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareMenopause Friendly EmployerDisability confident leaderArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Navajo - Merseyside and CheshireNHS Rainbow badgeNorth West BAMENHS Rainbow Badge - BronzeWomens Staff NetworkLGBTQ RGBMulti Ethnic Staff NetworkDisability Awareness

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.

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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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