University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Phlebotomist

The closing date is 24 July 2025

Job summary

Providing a high quality phlebotomy service for the inpatients of Royal Lancaster Infirmary. The hours of work are 31 hours per week which will require being part of a rota to work four hour shifts on weekends and bank holidays.

Previous phlebotomy experience is desirable.

If you are interested in the position but are unable to work 31 hours per work or you require specific working times then please get in touch to discuss.

Main duties of the job

  • Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample.
  • Collection of sample(s) of blood in accordance with training and procedures.
  • Ensuring samples are collected into appropriate containers.
  • Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity. Checking patient identification against records and confirming with patient whenever possible.
  • Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion.
  • Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff.
  • Notifying the ward staff of any significant patient issues.

About us

We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Details

Date posted

10 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

331-L13290225

Job locations

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Lancaster

LA1 4RP


Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in healthcare
  • Phlebotomy experience
  • Evidence of effective team working

Skills, ability & knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of client/ customer liaison

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Evidence of a patient, caring & sympathetic character
  • Flexible with working patterns
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in healthcare
  • Phlebotomy experience
  • Evidence of effective team working

Skills, ability & knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of client/ customer liaison

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Evidence of a patient, caring & sympathetic character
  • Flexible with working patterns

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

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Lancaster

LA1 4RP


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Lancaster

LA1 4RP


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Histopathology Technical Services Manager

Paul Atkinson

paul.atkinson@mbht.nhs.uk

07973947555

Details

Date posted

10 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

331-L13290225

Job locations

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Lancaster

LA1 4RP


Supporting documents

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