To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will review NHS grading bands for phlebotomists.
Answered by
Karin Smyth Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)
This question was answered on 22nd July 2025
Phlebotomists are paid on the Agenda for Change pay scale which is underpinned by a job evaluation scheme. The scheme determines the appropriate pay band given the role requirements. Employers are responsible for correctly matching job roles to bands in line with the job evaluation scheme to ensure staff are paid correctly for the work they are asked to deliver.