Part-Time Phlebotomy Pro: Calm, Precise Blood Collection

Bristol Nhs Foundation Trust; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Band 3 Phlebotomist to join Weston General Hospital, working 20 hours per week. You will perform venepuncture across inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring safe, correctly labelled samples for laboratory testing, and may support Outpatient Department duties as required.

You will work independently within your competencies, prioritising workload and collaborating with nursing, medical, outpatient and Pathology teams.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths or equivalent.
• Level 3 (SCQF-6): City and Guilds 3 / NVQ 3 / BTEC National Diploma / Experience equivalent.
• Venepuncture training with evidence of competency in blood collection.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of safe venepuncture practice.
• Knowledge of patient identification, blood collection, sample labelling and handling requirements.
• Ability to undertake venepuncture safely and competently.
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and respond to changing service demands.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to support and share knowledge with less experienced colleagues.
• Basic IT skills and ability to use electronic clinical systems.

Responsibilities

• Undertake venepuncture for adult patients across inpatient and outpatient areas.
• Confirm patient identity, check blood requests and obtain consent prior to blood collection.
• Ensure samples are collected, labelled, handled and prepared correctly for laboratory analysis.
• Provide reassurance and adapt your approach for patients who may be anxious, distressed, confused or have additional needs.
• Organise and prioritise your workload in response to changing clinical demands.
• Recognise when blood collection cannot be safely completed and escalated appropriately.
• Maintain high standards of infection prevention, sharps safety, confidentiality and patient dignity.
• Work collaboratively with clinical and Pathology colleagues to support an effective phlebotomy service.
• Undertake Senior Healthcare Support Worker duties within the Outpatient Department when required, working within your assessed competencies and scope of practice.
• Support colleagues and contribute to the smooth and effective running of both the phlebotomy and outpatient services.

Skills

Communication

Venepuncture safety

Workload management

Teamwork

IT skills

Education

Level 2 English & Maths

Level 3 qualification (City & Guilds / NVQ / BTEC)

Venepuncture competency training

Job description

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Band 3 Phlebotomist to join Weston General Hospital, working 20 hours per week. You will perform venepuncture across inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring safe, correctly labelled samples for laboratory testing, and may support Outpatient Department duties as required.

You will work independently within your competencies, prioritising workload and collaborating with nursing, medical, outpatient and Pathology teams.