Phlebotomist - Band 2/3

North Bristol NHS Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks dedicated phlebotomists to enhance patient care at Southmead Hospital. This role involves collecting blood samples and ensuring their safe transport for testing, requiring excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to patient comfort. Candidates will receive comprehensive training and the opportunity for progression within the NHS framework. Join a supportive and inclusive team dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare services to the community. If you are passionate about patient care and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare settings is beneficial.
• Ability to prioritize workload and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples from patients using venepuncture.
• Ensure accurate labeling and timely transport of samples.
• Participate in providing a continuous phlebotomy service.

Skills

Venepuncture

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Infection Control

Manual Dexterity

Education

Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 or equivalent

Qualification in venepuncture

Job description

Main area Core Clinical Services Grade NHS AfC: Band 2/3 Contract Permanent: This position will commence at Band 2 progressing to Band 3 after a minimum period of 6 months and on successful completion of further training and competencies Hours Part time - 19 hours per week (2 posts to be worked over 7 days, 2 weeks of 15 hours, 2 weeks of 23 hours, variable.) Job ref 339-TA-B2/3Phleb

Site Southmead Hospital Town Bristol Salary £24,169 - £25,674 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 13/05/2025 08:00

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Job overview

If you enjoy working with people and are looking for a rewarding and fulfilling chance to contribute to the enhancement of our patient care, join our friendly and inclusive team of phlebotomists.

Working on our Southmead Hospital site primarily across the wards, you will be taking blood samples from patients and ensuring their prompt and safe transportation for testing.

Refined interpersonal skills and the ability to put patients at ease will be vital in ensuring smooth collection with as little distress as possible.

Working with a degree of autonomy, you should be able to prioritise your own workload with strong time management skills. A prior understanding of infection control measures and sharps procedures would be advantageous, and adhering to established protocol will be crucial.

As this is a physically demanding role requiring walking, standing and bending for the duration of your shift, as well a good degree of manual dexterity, please ensure you are able to meet the physical needs of the position.

Please note before applying that we are unable to offer fixed shifts.

Main duties of the job

You will support the existing team in their multi departmental service delivery, across seven days including public holidays. You will provide a service to the very busy and demanding blood sampling room, for patients attending clinics of varying specialities.

Duties include blood sampling for patients on all acute wards, medical, surgical and high-risk infection departments.

Whilst previous phlebotomy experience is beneficial, all applicants will be considered as full training is provided. You will commence at Band 2, progressing to Band 3 after a minimum period of 6 months and on successful completion of training and competencies. NICU, fistula and vascular training will also be provided.

Applicants invited to interview will be expected to complete and pass an assessment of basic numeracy and literacy prior to interview. Candidates with previous experience will be required to demonstrate their skill in a practical test.

We are unable to offer fixed shifts for this role. Shift patterns are on a rotational basis.
Shift patterns are as follows: 19 hours per week to include 3 shifts per week Monday to Friday (07:00-12:00 or 12:00-17:00) or 2 shifts Monday to Friday when on weekend rotation, every other weekend and rotational bank holidays (07:00-11:00).

Working for our organisation

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services. North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals.

We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Collection of blood samples from patients by venepuncture or by capillary samples
• Accurate labelling of blood samples
• Contribute to the prompt transport and delivery of blood specimens to the Laboratory
• Participation in the provision of an efficient and continuous Phlebotomy service
• Work within standard safety procedures as laid down by the Laboratory Safety Officer
• Work in accordance with the Pathology Standard Operating Procedures and Infection Control Policies
• Maintain a professional manner, together with a courteous approach to patients, relatives and staff
• Be confidential at all times regarding staff and patients
• Participate in staff appraisal according to Trust policies

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake

Person specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

• Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 or equivalent
• Qualification in venepuncture

Work Experience

• Experience of working in a health or social care setting
• Previous experience in venepuncture

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances

• Enthusiasm and commitment to working within health care setting
• Able to meet the physical and educational demands of the role

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The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.

At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.

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