Job summary

Do you want an opportunity for an exciting new career?

An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen for motivated and enthusiastic people to join our team at NUH providing Phlebotomy services to all ward areas, clinics and outpatients departments on both of our campuses, including the Treatment centre.

Please note, this post may be closed early if a suitable number of applications are received. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid any disappointment.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.

Phlebotomy is the skill of obtaining a blood sample by using varying techniques and equipment, whilst following trust guidance and policy.

The teams provide a warm and welcoming supportive learning environment and share a wealth of experience and knowledge.

Previous experience working as a Phlebotomist is not required as full supervised training will be provided.

About us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Details

Date posted

11 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

164-8237549

Job locations

City Hospital and QMC Campus

Hucknall road and Derby road

Nottingham

NG51PB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Excellent communication skills along with a pleasant , friendly and understanding disposition are essential for this role and previous experience of working with the general public would be an advantage.

This role will require the post holder to wear personal, protective, equipment (PPE) including masks, aprons and gloves as per trust guidance.

You must be able to work in a fast paced, high demand environment which sees a high turn over of patients daily.

Job description Job responsibilities Excellent communication skills along with a pleasant , friendly and understanding disposition are essential for this role and previous experience of working with the general public would be an advantage. This role will require the post holder to wear personal, protective, equipment (PPE) including masks, aprons and gloves as per trust guidance. You must be able to work in a fast paced, high demand environment which sees a high turn over of patients daily.

Person Specification

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• oGCSE grades A-C or equivalent in English and Maths.

Desirable

• oPrevious Phlebotomy /Venepuncture Experience within an acute trust.

Experience

Essential

• You will have a genuine interest in a career working in frontline services for people
• Knowledge of the Phlebotomy role.
• Able to follow a full venepuncture- training programme
• Good communication and telephone skills
• Understanding and respect of confidentiality in the workplace.

Desirable

• Experience of working in an acute hospital environment

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

• Understands and practices the principles of confidentiality
• Able to minimise interpersonal conflict
• Computer literate (able to use MS Outlook, MS word, enter data onto excel spread sheets).
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work and communicate in a pro-active, responsive and professional manner.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships.

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Essential

• Able to use judgement in straightforward situations
• Awareness of limitations and when to seek advice to solve problem

Planning and Organisation Skills

Essential

• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Ability to work under pressure

Physical Skills

Essential

• Manual dexterity required to perform tasks
• Must be active and mobile
• Ability to work for long periods whilst standing.
• Must be able to deliver the full phlebotomy service within NUH.

Other requirements specific to the role (eg be able to drive or work shifts)

Essential

• Flexibility and adaptability to ensure workloads are achieved and service requirements are met at all times.
• Flexible approach to working hours to help cover leave and sickness
• Ability to work at both Trust campuses

Person Specification Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards Training & Qualifications Essential oGCSE grades A-C or equivalent in English and Maths. Desirable oPrevious Phlebotomy /Venepuncture Experience within an acute trust. Experience Essential You will have a genuine interest in a career working in frontline services for people Knowledge of the Phlebotomy role. Able to follow a full venepuncture- training programme Good communication and telephone skills Understanding and respect of confidentiality in the workplace. Desirable Experience of working in an acute hospital environment Communication and Relationship Skills Essential Understands and practices the principles of confidentiality Able to minimise interpersonal conflict Computer literate (able to use MS Outlook, MS word, enter data onto excel spread sheets). Good written and verbal communication skills Ability to work and communicate in a pro-active, responsive and professional manner. Ability to maintain good working relationships. Analytical and Judgement Skills Essential Able to use judgement in straightforward situations Awareness of limitations and when to seek advice to solve problem Planning and Organisation Skills Essential Ability to prioritise own workload Ability to work under pressure Physical Skills Essential Manual dexterity required to perform tasks Must be active and mobile Ability to work for long periods whilst standing. Must be able to deliver the full phlebotomy service within NUH. Other requirements specific to the role (eg be able to drive or work shifts) Essential Flexibility and adaptability to ensure workloads are achieved and service requirements are met at all times. Flexible approach to working hours to help cover leave and sickness Ability to work at both Trust campuses

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

City Hospital and QMC Campus

Hucknall road and Derby road

Nottingham

NG51PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

City Hospital and QMC Campus

Hucknall road and Derby road

Nottingham

NG51PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)