Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Phlebotomy team at South Tees Foundation Trust.
The successful candidate should be well motivated, enthusiastic and willing to develop new skills. It is expected that the applicant will be able to work as part of the team; using their initiative whilst delivering an excellent standard of care and service to our client group.
Phlebotomy team is made up of 21 staff members who work mobile around the organisation under the direction of the patient flow team completing phlebotomy skills to help aid patient flow.
We are seeking someone who has high motivation and good work ethic to join a well established team.
As a Trust employee, they will honour their work commitments, be reliable and trustworthy. They will uphold the Trust values; the Trust code of conduct will always display civility towards others.
Professional and personal development is encouraged.
Main duties of the job
Venepuncture and cannulation skills across wards and clinics with the James Cook University Hospital as directed by the nursing and medical teams.
The post holder must have excellent communication skills and have the skills required in venepuncture and cannulation.
Successful candidate will be expected:
To take blood samples by venepuncture from patients, As requested by the medical/nursing teams on designated wards and clinics.
To take blood samples by venepuncture from patients as and when required by the patient flow team.
To insert intravenous cannulas into patients as requested by medical/nursing teams on designated wards and clinics.
To mentor and training new employees
To deliver collected specimens to the pathology lab when required.
To be sensitive to the needs of the service users whilst performing an invasive procedure.
To maintain and ensure effective and efficient use of consumable phlebotomy equipment.
To use own judgement to decide on best course of action for individual patients.
To comply with the requirements of the health and safety at work act as interpreted in the health and safety policy.
To always maintain patient confidentiality.
Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants
About us
We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:o Your Leadership Impacto Service Improvement for Beginners
After you complete these one and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Details
Date posted
16 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
328-CP-7664087
Job locations
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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