University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Phlebotomist

The closing date is 02 February 2026

Job summary

Phlebotomist (UHL)

Band 2 per annum (pro rata)

Are you enthusiastic? Conscientious and flexible? Do you take pride in your work and love working with people?

If these words describe you, then you could be just the person we're looking for.

We have one post available:

Leicester Royal Infirmary 10 hours Weekend 07.00-12.00 Saturday /Sunday

The Phlebotomists provide a service to both inpatient and outpatient areas at all three UHL hospital sites. Full training is available, but we would like you to have had customer service experience in your recent past preferably in a caring environment. You will also need to prove that you have the ability to work on your own initiative and to tight deadlines in a pressurised environment, and you must be able to walk, bend and handle medium loads over extended periods of time.

For further details please contact Kellie King, Phlebotomy Manager, on 01162583742

Main duties of the job

The Phlebotomists provide a service to both inpatient and outpatient areas at all three UHL hospital sites including East midlands Planned care centre at Leicester General Hospital. Full training is available, but we would like you to have had customer service experience in your recent past preferably in a caring environment.

You will also need to prove that you have the ability to work on your own initiative and to tight deadlines in a pressurised environment, and you must be able to walk, bend and handle medium loads over extended periods of time.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

  • high-quality care for all,
  • being a great place to work,
  • partnerships for impact, and
  • research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

  • we are compassionate,
  • we are proud,
  • we are inclusive, and
  • we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Details

Date posted

23 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

358-7669594-CSI

Job locations

LRI

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Phlebotomists provide a service to both inpatient and outpatient areas at all three UHL hospital sites including East midlands Planned care centre at Leicester General Hospital.

Full training is available, but we would like you to have had customer service experience in your recent past preferably in a caring environment.

You will also need to prove that you have the ability to work on your own initiative and to tight deadlines in a pressurised environment, and you must be able to walk, bend and handle medium loads over extended periods of time.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Phlebotomists provide a service to both inpatient and outpatient areas at all three UHL hospital sites including East midlands Planned care centre at Leicester General Hospital.

Full training is available, but we would like you to have had customer service experience in your recent past preferably in a caring environment.

You will also need to prove that you have the ability to work on your own initiative and to tight deadlines in a pressurised environment, and you must be able to walk, bend and handle medium loads over extended periods of time.

Person Specification

Training& Qualification

Essential

  • Satisfactory level of general Education
  • Good standard of written and spoken English.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to further learning and developmentV

Desirable

  • Educated to GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 1 year experience of working with the general public in a customer focused environment

Desirable

  • Previous Phlebotomy experience

Communication and Relationship skills

Essential

  • Ability to deal effectively & empathetically both formally and informally , both orally and in writing when dealing with service users
  • o Ability to communicate both formally and informally, both orally and in writing when dealing with people
  • Good communication skills/telephone skills.

Planning and Organisation skills

Essential

  • Ability to prioritise
  • ability to work to Strict deadlines
  • Self-motivated, able to work independently
  • Pays attention to detail. Ability to remain calm and work under pressure
  • Ability to use own initiative
  • Flexibility of working hours and location to meet the needs of the service

Skills

Essential

  • Basic pc skills

Desirable

  • Ability to use Microsoft Office applications including email

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

  • Ability to exert moderate physical effort on an ongoing basis including walking and bending good manual dexterity
  • Able to fulfil all aspects of the job description.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Person Specification

Training& Qualification

Essential

  • Satisfactory level of general Education
  • Good standard of written and spoken English.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to further learning and developmentV

Desirable

  • Educated to GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 1 year experience of working with the general public in a customer focused environment

Desirable

  • Previous Phlebotomy experience

Communication and Relationship skills

Essential

  • Ability to deal effectively & empathetically both formally and informally , both orally and in writing when dealing with service users
  • o Ability to communicate both formally and informally, both orally and in writing when dealing with people
  • Good communication skills/telephone skills.

Planning and Organisation skills

Essential

  • Ability to prioritise
  • ability to work to Strict deadlines
  • Self-motivated, able to work independently
  • Pays attention to detail. Ability to remain calm and work under pressure
  • Ability to use own initiative
  • Flexibility of working hours and location to meet the needs of the service

Skills

Essential

  • Basic pc skills

Desirable

  • Ability to use Microsoft Office applications including email

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

  • Ability to exert moderate physical effort on an ongoing basis including walking and bending good manual dexterity
  • Able to fulfil all aspects of the job description.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

LRI

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

LRI

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Phlebotomy Service Manager

Kellie King

kellie.king@nhs.net

01162583742

Details

Date posted

23 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

358-7669594-CSI

Job locations

LRI

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW


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