Phlebotomist
The closing date is 03 February 2026
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Phlebotomist to join our friendly and supportive Phlebotomy Team, with two part-time posts available (20- and 16-hour contracts).
Do you have excellent communication skills, hand to eye co-ordination, flexibility and patient focus? Basic computer skills are also required.
This is a demanding physical role which involves standing, bending, walking and pushing phlebotomy trolleys for the length of the shift.
As you will be working in the community, as well as in a hospital setting, access to a car or alternative means of transport is an essential requirement for this position.
Working flexibly over a 7 day rota you will have shifts covering early morning, afternoon, evening, weekend and Bank Holiday shifts on rotation.
Main duties of the job
- Obtain blood samples from patients/donors to a standard fit for laboratory testing ensuring minimum distress or discomfort is caused to the patient/donor during the blood collection process.
- Perform and undertake routine requests in an outpatient and ward setting for blood specimen collections and work with minimal supervision.
- Identify, select and use suitable/appropriate equipment for the specimen collection using personal judgmental skills
- Collect and record the correct patient/donor information or data at the time of the sample collection and within full view of the patient/donor. This task calls for long periods of concentration that can be frequently interrupted.
- Learn to manage contingencies that arise during the blood collection process within own limitations and seek assistance when necessary.
- Manual analysis of urine prior to a specific blood test being performed. (e.g. Glucose/Lactose Tolerance Tests).
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Details
Date posted
20 January 2026
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
408-26-008
Job locations
Arrowe Park Hospital
Arrowe Park Road
Wirral
CH49 5PE
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Arrowe Park Hospital
Arrowe Park Road
Wirral
CH49 5PE
Employer's website
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