Phlebotomist and Canulation Technician (Paediatrics & ED)

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full clinical skills training

Flexible working options

Healthy work-life balance under NHS"

Job summary

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 3 phlebotomist for Russells Hall Hospital's Children's and Emergency Departments. You will perform venepuncture in children, assist ED with cannulation, and provide blood-taking services across departments.

Shifts run between 8am and 10pm over a seven-day service including weekends and holidays. Experience in phlebotomy is essential; cannulation training will be provided to those who wish to learn.

Qualifications

• Trained and experienced in venepuncture.
• Existing phlebotomy experience.
• Able to work quickly under indirect supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide a phlebotomy service to children in the Children’s Department at Russells Hall Hospital.
• Support the Emergency Department with phlebotomy and cannulation of patients.
• Provide blood-taking services to any other area that needs them.
• Deliver a high-quality phlebotomy service that meets the best standards of patient care.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Cannulation training

Safeguarding awareness

Patient communication

Education

GCSE grade C in English and Maths

Job description

A Band 3 phlebotomy post at Russells Hall Hospital, serving the Children's Department and Emergency Department of The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust. The work is taking blood from children and supporting the ED with phlebotomy and cannulation. Shifts run between 8am and 10pm across a seven-day service covering weekends, bank holidays and Christmas. Existing phlebotomy experience is essential; cannulation training is given to those willing to learn it.

What the job involves

• Provide a phlebotomy service to children in the Children's Department at Russells Hall Hospital
• Support the Emergency Department with phlebotomy and cannulation of patients
• Provide blood-taking services to any other area that needs them
• Deliver a high-quality phlebotomy service that meets the best standards of patient care

Qualifications

• GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and Maths

Experience

• Trained and experienced in venepuncture
• Existing phlebotomy experience
• Able to work quickly under indirect supervision

Skills & knowledge

• Able to work well with patients and staff at all levels
• Understanding of patients' needs and the department's role in meeting them
• Able to communicate the needs of the role to team members and managers
• Able to recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns
• Willingness to undertake cannulation training
• Commitment to develop and maintain skills and knowledge

Nice to have

• Experience of working with children in a hospital environment

What’s offered

• Full clinical skills training
• Flexible working options
• Support for a healthy work-life balance under the NHS People Promise
• Reasonable adjustments where possible
• Learning and development through the Learning & OD Team, including communication, wellbeing and team development