Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Phlebotomy Co-ordinator (Band 4)

The closing date is 04 September 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Pathology Department at Airedale General Hospital for two part time 22.5 hours per week Phlebotomy Co-ordinator posts.

We are looking for individuals with a positive can-do attitude, who demonstrates this through commitment to the role, passion for patient care and who enjoys both working as part of a team and leading it. Applicants must be reliable, flexible and be able to work effectively under pressure with excellent communication skills and a good command of the English language.

Previous phlebotomy healthcare experience is essential as the role will include managing and training other Phlebotomists. Previous management or leadership experience is desirable.

Applicants must be able to drive.

Working hours will Monday-Sunday, between the hours of 08.15 and 18.00 depending on the needs of the service. Flexibility in working hours may be required, sometimes at short notice to respond to changes in service demands. Flexible working patterns can be considered to fit personal and service needs. We suggest applicants to get in touch if they wish for more information on how this might be supported.

Rotational bank holiday working will also be required.

Weekends and Bank holidays will receive an additional payment.

Main duties of the job

The main duties will be to lead the team that collects blood samples from patients on the hospital wards, in clinics, outpatient departments and various sites in the community. This will include direct line management responsibilities, ensuring the service is maintained across all the phlebotomy clinic sites and across the various ward locations on the Airedale General Hospital site.

About us

Our staff surveys tell us that we are one of the best Trusts to work for in the country. Staff benefits include a children's day nursery, subsidised restaurant facilities, cyber caf and discounts at local leisure facilities.

Details

Date posted

21 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

423-7394546

Job locations

Airedale General Hospital

Steeton

BD20 6TD


Job description

Job responsibilities

To see full details of the job vacancy please see attached full job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To see full details of the job vacancy please see attached full job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Certification of phlebotomy competence
  • Knowledge through experience equivalent to vocational qualification level 3 or diploma level

Desirable

  • GCSE Science - Post not suitable for graduates
  • First Aider
  • People management/leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience in Phlebotomy and venepuncture procedures, including complex case scenarios
  • Experience of basic people management skills (co-ordination of staff, sickness reviews)
  • Experience of training

Desirable

  • Experience in Managing people and processes (including performance management, appraisals, recruitment/selection)
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Certification of phlebotomy competence
  • Knowledge through experience equivalent to vocational qualification level 3 or diploma level

Desirable

  • GCSE Science - Post not suitable for graduates
  • First Aider
  • People management/leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience in Phlebotomy and venepuncture procedures, including complex case scenarios
  • Experience of basic people management skills (co-ordination of staff, sickness reviews)
  • Experience of training

Desirable

  • Experience in Managing people and processes (including performance management, appraisals, recruitment/selection)

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

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale General Hospital

Steeton

BD20 6TD


Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale General Hospital

Steeton

BD20 6TD


Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Pathology General Manager

Hannah Bateson

hannah.bateson2@nhs.net

01535293442

Details

Date posted

21 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

423-7394546

Job locations

Airedale General Hospital

Steeton

BD20 6TD


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