Job summary
- Main area
- Phlebotomy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week (2 x 30 hours 1 x 20 hours Fixed Term Contracts (12 months))
- Job ref
- 423-8300022
- Employer
- Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Airedale General Hospital
- Town
- Steeton
- Salary
- £25,272 pro rata per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Phlebotomist (Band 2)
NHS AfC: Band 2
Be part of our future landscape
At Airedale, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage applications irrespective of people’s age, lived experience of living with a disability or long-term conditions, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Increasing our diversity and supporting our organisation to be more inclusive is a key priority here at Airedale and our teams are at the centre of how we work towards this.
We appreciate all people may have diverse and individual needs and we pride ourselves on supporting all people to thrive and flourish at work. We have frameworks in place that support reasonable adjustments and flexible working for colleagues throughout their working lives which starts at recruitment.
These are exciting times for Airedale. We have the once-in-a-career opportunity to be involved in the planning and building of a completely new hospital here on our Steeton site by 2033. By joining us now you’ll be a key part of our journey over the next few years, with the chance to input into a state-of-the-art, modern healthcare facility that will deliver care to our communities for decades to come. We are also on the journey to a new electronic patient record, part of our wider ambition for our digital future – a future that builds on our significant telemedicine and digital care success. Ultimately, what makes Airedale special is our people. Not just our staff, but our volunteers, patients, visitors, and wider population who make up the Airedale family. This is a Trust that sits at the heart of our community, and our communities are very proud of their Trust.
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Pathology Department at Airedale General Hospital.
We are looking for individuals with a positive can-do attitude, who demonstrates this through commitment to the role, passion for patient care and who enjoys both working as part of a team and on your own when the situation requires it. Applicants must be reliable, flexible and be able to work effectively under pressure with excellent communication skills and a good command of the English language.
Previous phlebotomy healthcare experience is desirable but not essential.
Applicants must be able to drive.
Working hours will Monday-Sunday, between the hours of 08.15 and 18.00 depending on the needs of the service. Flexibility in working hours may be required, sometimes at short notice to respond to changes in service demands. Flexible working patterns can be considered to fit personal and service needs. We suggest applicants to get in touch if they wish for more information on how this might be supported.
Rotational bank holiday working will also be required.
Weekends and Bank holidays will receive an additional payment.
3 Posts available:
2 x 30 hours per week - 12 month Fixed Term Contract
1 x 20 hours per week - 12 month Fixed Term Contract
Main duties of the job
The main duties will be to collect blood samples from patients on the hospital wards, in clinics, outpatient departments and various sites in the community.
Working for our organisation
Our staff surveys tell us that we are one of the best Trusts to work for in the country. Staff benefits include a children's day nursery, subsidised restaurant facilities, cyber café and discounts at local leisure facilities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To see full details of the job vacancy please see attached full job description and person specification.
This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.
If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation
Person specification
Qualifications
Desirable criteria
- GCSE Science - Post not suitable for graduates
- First Aider
Experience
Desirable criteria
- Ability to adhere to policies, procedures and standards
- Previous phlebotomy/nursing/caring experience
- Previous customer service experience
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & ‘Understanding the New NHS’
Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to work to a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Good Communication skills
- Ability to prioritise work and work effectively under pressure
- Keyboard skills
- High degree of manual dexterity
Desirable criteria
- Health and Safety Legislation
- COSHH
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mark Harrison
- Job title
- Director of Operations
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01535 293459
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