Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Phlebotomist - Kent and Medway ICS Only

The closing date is 13 January 2026

Job summary

Please note this role is currently only being advertised to staff members who are currently working within the Kent and Medway ICS

Phlebotomists are required to join our team working at the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. You will be based at Maidstone Hospital and will also be required to work at Tunbridge Wells Hospital and GP surgeries this includes working at Sevenoaks Hospital phlebotomy Clinic.

On occasions you may work for both the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells hospitals. There is also a necessary commitment to some weekend and Bank Holiday work at the Hospitals.

Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.

Main duties of the job

Experience in phlebotomy is desirable, although training will be provided to ensure competency.

You will be part of a team working to provide high quality services to patients and medical staff within the area, and will need to have excellent manual dexterity and a caring and compassionate attitude.

About us

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working?We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

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Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

  • At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
  • Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
  • Blue Light card eligibility
  • And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below

Details

Date posted

06 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

359-7328065-T3-A

Job locations

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE English plus other subjects or NVQ level 2
  • Venipunture Certificate

Desirable

  • NVQ level 3 or equivalent
  • Member of the NAP

Skills

Essential

  • Good command of written and spoken English
  • Numeracy skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Co-ordination and dexterity
  • Communication
  • Sensory skills
  • Speed

Desirable

  • Basic use of Microsoft Word and Excel

Experience/Knowledge

Desirable

  • Phlebotomy
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE English plus other subjects or NVQ level 2
  • Venipunture Certificate

Desirable

  • NVQ level 3 or equivalent
  • Member of the NAP

Skills

Essential

  • Good command of written and spoken English
  • Numeracy skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Co-ordination and dexterity
  • Communication
  • Sensory skills
  • Speed

Desirable

  • Basic use of Microsoft Word and Excel

Experience/Knowledge

Desirable

  • Phlebotomy

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

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Phlebotomy Manager

Nicola Vidad

nvidad@nhs.net

01892635270

Details

Date posted

06 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

359-7328065-T3-A

Job locations

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ


Supporting documents

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