Paediatric Phlebotomist

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birmingham is seeking a dedicated Paediatric Phlebotomist to deliver high-quality phlebotomy services for children aged 0-16. The role involves both teamwork and independent work, requiring essential experience in paediatric venepuncture. The successful candidate will join a supportive team committed to providing excellent care and will be involved in various departments within the hospital.

Qualifications

• Experience performing paediatric phlebotomy by venepuncture is essential.
• Adult trained phlebotomist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples by venepuncture and capillary methods.
• Assist in providing a child-focused phlebotomy service.

Skills

Sensitivity to patient/parental needs

Good communication skills

Basic IT skills

Good organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Autonomy

Education

NVQ 3 in Phlebotomy

BTEC Member of National Association of Phlebotomists

English Level 3 or above

Maths Level 3 or above

Job description

Go back Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Paediatric Phlebotomist

The closing date is 12 May 2025

Specialised Medicine has a vacancy for a Paediatric Phlebotomist. We require an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join the team within this busy department. The post involves day to day participation in delivering a high quality, caring and efficient phlebotomy service for 0 -16 year olds.

The successful candidate will be required to work 5 days a week, both alone and as part of the team. The role includes working within the Phlebotomy department, as well as other areas of the hospital. Experience of performing paediatric phlebotomy by venepuncture is essential.

Main duties of the job

As part of a team of phlebotomists, the post holder will assist in the provision of a child focused phlebotomy service, working within our Outpatient Departments and across other wards and departments.

The Phlebotomist is required to collect blood samples by venepuncture and capillary methods from both inpatients and outpatients.

There is a requirement for the Phlebotomist to take HIGH RISK venous samples (HIV hepatitis A, B and C) in the normal course of their duty.

To perform venepuncture and capillary sampling on children and neonates with minimal supervision/unsupervised.

Identify the analytical requirements from the request form and take appropriate specimens of either venous, capillary blood or heel prick tests.

About us

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 in Phlebotomy, BTEC Member of National Association of Phlebotomists

Qualifications

• English Level 3 or above
• Maths Level 3 or above

Experience

• Equivalent Experience
• Adult trained phlebotomist

Training

• Basic moving and handling training

Skills

• Sensitivity to patient/parental needs

Skills

• Approachable and articulate with good communication skills

Skills

• Basic IT skills

Skills

• Enthusiastic, motivated and methodical
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and have good attention to detail
• Able to work in a team and autonomously
• Good physical health
• Experience working in an outpatient setting or on a hospital ward

Knowledge

• Knowledge of distraction techniques

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

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust