Phlebotomist - Band 2/3

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated phlebotomists to join their friendly team at a major healthcare facility. This rewarding role involves collecting blood samples and ensuring their safe transportation for testing, contributing significantly to patient care. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills, physical fitness, and a commitment to healthcare excellence. With full training provided and opportunities for progression, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to put patients at ease.
• Experience in a healthcare or social care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support blood sampling across various departments.
• Collect and transport blood samples to the lab promptly.
• Follow safety and infection control protocols.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Physical Fitness

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 upon successful completion of 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, Bristol

Salary

£24,169 - £25,674 per annum pro rata

Closing date

13/05/2025 08:00

Introduction

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Job overview

If you enjoy working with people and want a rewarding role contributing to patient care, join our friendly team of phlebotomists. You will mainly work across wards at Southmead Hospital, taking blood samples and ensuring their safe transportation for testing.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to put patients at ease are essential. The role requires a degree of autonomy, good time management, and adherence to infection control protocols. Physical fitness is necessary as the role involves walking, standing, bending, and manual dexterity.

Main duties

• Support the team in blood sampling across various departments, including wards and clinics.
• Perform blood sampling for patients on acute wards, medical, surgical, and high-risk infection departments.
• Full training will be provided; progression to Band 3 after 6 months upon successful training.
• Complete numeracy and literacy assessments prior to interview; practical skill demonstration for experienced candidates.
• Shift patterns are rotational; fixed shifts are not available.

Working for our organisation

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff, providing healthcare to Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and North Somerset. We are a Major Trauma Centre and a center of excellence in various services. Our vision is to deliver exceptional healthcare and a first-class experience, respecting each patient as an individual.

Detailed responsibilities

• Collect blood samples via venepuncture or capillary methods.
• Label blood samples accurately and transport them promptly to the laboratory.
• Participate in the continuous delivery of the phlebotomy service.
• Follow safety procedures, infection control, and standard operating protocols.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and courtesy.
• Participate in staff appraisals.

Person specification

Qualifications

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

Experience

• Experience in a healthcare or social care setting.
• Previous venepuncture experience is advantageous but not mandatory.

Skills and qualities

• Enthusiasm and commitment to healthcare.
• Physical ability to meet the role's demands.

Additional notes

Applicants who do not hear within three weeks of the closing date should assume their application was unsuccessful. Travel expenses for interviews are not reimbursed. Support is available for applicants under the Disability Act / Two Ticks scheme. We are committed to safeguarding children and young people.