Job Description

University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 and Band 3 roles. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a graduate visa, you are welcome to apply for this role however it is important to note that UHNM will be unable to offer sponsorship at the end of your graduate visa, you must also have at least six months until your graduate visa expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
1 x 7 hour post - positioned at Macclesfield District General Hospital. Support is required on an occasional basis at Leighton Hospital, VIN and surrounding clinics, which include Knutsford Community Hospital and Congleton War Memorial Hospital.
Working hours are Thursday and Friday - 08.30 - 12.00 each day. You will be asked to cover one 3.5 hour shift per month and this will result in one of the weekday shifts as an off duty day that month.
The aim of the advert is to seek a candidate to appoint these hours to.
The candidates must have Full UK driving licence and have the use of a car for travel. This is an essential aspect of this role, and if this can't be met - candidates need not apply.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is required for the collection of venous blood samples for pathological analysis. The post holder will be required to work independently and as part of a team when required. They will be asked to liaise with other health care professionals, clinicians, laboratory staff, patients and/or their representatives, both in person and over the telephone. The role involves handling biological samples that may contain pathogenic micro-organisms; therefore, ensuring that all procedures are adhered to when undertaking blood sampling according to laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and the policies and procedures of the department, especially in relation to Health & Safety and Quality. The post holder must be able to support the department in multiple venues, when required
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Details
Date posted
10 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,169 a year 7 HOURS PER WEEK - SALARY PRO RATA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
205-7279209-B
Job locations
Macclesfield District General
Victoria Road
MACCLESFEILD
SK10 3BL
Job description
Job responsibilities
MDGH Macclesfield Hospital and surrounding clinics.
JOB OVERVIEW
The University Hospital of North Midlands, Mid Cheshire and East Cheshire NHS Trusts are working collaboratively to form a Pathology network in line with a NHSI directive.
Cheshire Phlebotomy Services - 7 day working pattern Monday-Sunday
Including: EARLY MORINING STARTS 08:00 / standard shift starts at 8:30
Ward cover start time 07:30
EVENINGS 14.00-20.00.
WEEKENDS AND BANK HOLIDAY COVER: 7.30-14.00
BAND 2 22,383 pro rata. Hourly rate 12.64 Post - 7 hours per week Thurs& Friday 08.30 12.00
Base site is: MDGH Macclesfield Hospital
Our services also cover and include - Leighton Hospital & VIN (including GP localities direct access) Knutsford Community Hospital + CWMH
CDC is positioned at Victoria Infirmary, Northwich
Cheshire phlebotomy services (CPS) provide phlebotomy services at multiple venues including Leighton Hospital, Macclesfield District General Hospital, Knutsford Community Hospital, Congleton war memorial hospital, Victoria Infirmary Northwich, and all Direct Access Localities.
The successful applicant will be asked to cover at all service locations, should the business require it.
Current position available is:
1 x 7 hour post - positioned at Macclesfield District General Hospital. Support is required on an occasional basis at Leighton Hospital, VIN and surrounding clinics, which include Knutsford Community Hospital and Congleton War Memorial Hospital.
Working hours are Thursday and Friday 08.30 12.00 each day. You will be asked to cover one 3.5 hour shift per month and this will result in one of the weekday shifts as an off duty day that month.
The aim of the advert is to seek a candidate to appoint these hours to.
The candidates must have Full UK driving licence and have the use of a car for travel. This is an essential aspect of this role, and if this cant be met candidates need not apply.
We do not offer Visa sponsorship against any of our BAND 2 these positions. You are required to have the right to work in the UK, and evidence of this is essential.
Our vacancies are pre-commissioned and therefore the hours cannot be adjusted. Please do not apply if you cant fulfil the required position and or hours.
The post holder must have access to a road worthy vehicle and a clean Full UK driving licence. Your car insurance should include business cover.
Use of a vehicle and a UK driving licence is an essential aspect of the role; therefore, please do not apply if you do not have the essential criteria.
We do not offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 positions, please ensure your Visa indicates you have the right to work in the UK. Job description
Job responsibilities
MDGH Macclesfield Hospital and surrounding clinics.
JOB OVERVIEW
The University Hospital of North Midlands, Mid Cheshire and East Cheshire NHS Trusts are working collaboratively to form a Pathology network in line with a NHSI directive.
Cheshire Phlebotomy Services - 7 day working pattern Monday-Sunday
Including: EARLY MORINING STARTS 08:00 / standard shift starts at 8:30
Ward cover start time 07:30
EVENINGS 14.00-20.00.
WEEKENDS AND BANK HOLIDAY COVER: 7.30-14.00
BAND 2 22,383 pro rata. Hourly rate 12.64 Post - 7 hours per week Thurs& Friday 08.30 12.00
Base site is: MDGH Macclesfield Hospital
Our services also cover and include - Leighton Hospital & VIN (including GP localities direct access) Knutsford Community Hospital + CWMH
CDC is positioned at Victoria Infirmary, Northwich
Cheshire phlebotomy services (CPS) provide phlebotomy services at multiple venues including Leighton Hospital, Macclesfield District General Hospital, Knutsford Community Hospital, Congleton war memorial hospital, Victoria Infirmary Northwich, and all Direct Access Localities.
The successful applicant will be asked to cover at all service locations, should the business require it.
Current position available is:
1 x 7 hour post - positioned at Macclesfield District General Hospital. Support is required on an occasional basis at Leighton Hospital, VIN and surrounding clinics, which include Knutsford Community Hospital and Congleton War Memorial Hospital.
Working hours are Thursday and Friday 08.30 12.00 each day. You will be asked to cover one 3.5 hour shift per month and this will result in one of the weekday shifts as an off duty day that month.
The aim of the advert is to seek a candidate to appoint these hours to.
The candidates must have Full UK driving licence and have the use of a car for travel. This is an essential aspect of this role, and if this cant be met candidates need not apply.
We do not offer Visa sponsorship against any of our BAND 2 these positions. You are required to have the right to work in the UK, and evidence of this is essential.
Our vacancies are pre-commissioned and therefore the hours cannot be adjusted. Please do not apply if you cant fulfil the required position and or hours.
The post holder must have access to a road worthy vehicle and a clean Full UK driving licence. Your car insurance should include business cover.
Use of a vehicle and a UK driving licence is an essential aspect of the role; therefore, please do not apply if you do not have the essential criteria.
We do not offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 positions, please ensure your Visa indicates you have the right to work in the UK.
Person Specification
essential
Essential

• UK DRIVING LICENCE AND RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK
• We are not able to offer sponsorship roles

• Venepuncture experiance

• Good General and Physical health
• Good communication skills
• Flexible approach to working

• UK DRIVING LICENCE AND RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK
• We are not able to offer sponsorship roles

• Venepuncture experiance

• Good General and Physical health
• Good communication skills
• Flexible approach to working