Band 2 Phlebotomist- Phlebotomy OPD

NHS; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Solihull is seeking a motivated Phlebotomist for a 36-hour per week position. The role involves collecting and identifying blood samples, ensuring high standards of patient care. Candidates must have effective communication skills and experience in a healthcare environment, particularly in phlebotomy. This is a rewarding position within a supportive team that contributes directly to patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in a healthcare environment.
• Recent experience in venepuncture/Phlebotomy.
• Understanding of infection control and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples from patients accurately.
• Follow strict protocols for patient identification.
• Maintain safety and quality standards in phlebotomy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication

Teamwork

Education

GCSE or equivalent in English & Mathematics

Knowledge equivalent to NVQ level 2

Job description

Overview

Band 2 Phlebotomist, 36 hours per week – Solihull Hospital. This role covers the OPD clinic, antenatal and supports the wards. Closing date: 21 September 2025.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed individual to join our friendly and dynamic team at Solihull Hospital to cover the OPD clinic, antenatal and support the wards. This is a highly rewarding position that plays a vital role in supporting patient care across both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Team Environment – You will work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive, inclusive, and patient-centred environment under the leadership of Matron Gemma Chinn.

Main duties of the job

As a Phlebotomist at Solihull Hospital, you will play a key role in supporting patient care by ensuring the accurate and timely collection, and identification of blood samples.

You will follow strict protocols for patient identification and sample labelling, maintain high standards of quality and safety, and contribute to efficient stock management. The role requires attention to detail, good communication, and adherence to Trust policies and procedures to ensure a reliable and patient-centred phlebotomy service.

This role requires flexibility and the ability to remain calm in a busy environment. Responsibilities include:

• Obtaining blood samples from inpatients, outpatients, and various clinics.

Applicants must be able to work independently without direct supervision, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism while interacting with patients in a sensitive manner. A strong team ethos, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to contributing to patient care are essential.

Are you a compassionate, patient-focused individual with excellent communication skills? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a difference? If so, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and become an essential part of the trusted care we provide to our community every day

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job responsibilities

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent in English & Mathematics
• Display and demonstrate knowledge and understanding up to or equivalent to NVQ level 2

Experience

• Previous experience of working in a healthcare environment
• Recent experience in venepuncture /Phlebotomy
• Circulatory and respiratory systems, First Aid and CPR
• Awareness of the importance of confidentiality
• Safeguarding
• Infection Control

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 name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust