Phlebotomist | Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust; Walsall; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare organization in Walsall is looking for a dedicated phlebotomist to join their team. The role involves performing blood sample collections in various settings. Ideal candidates are flexible, able to handle sensitive situations, and committed to high standards of care. Applications from diverse backgrounds are highly encouraged. This position offers full-time hours and requires participation in a 7-day rota, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in performing phlebotomy or relevant training completion.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and communicate effectively.
• Experience dealing with distressed or aggressive patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy on patients in various settings.
• Manage sensitive patient information responsibly.
• Ensure accurate identification and labeling of blood samples.
• Maintain autonomy within professional boundaries.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

People skills

Flexibility

Job description

We have a 37.5 hour post available to recruit for in the phlebotomy department at Walsall Manor Hospital. The post holder will carry out phlebotomy (blood sample collection) in the inpatients wards, outpatients department and the antenatal clinic, as well as two external sites for which training will be provided.

The service runs Monday – Sunday. The post holder will participate in a 7‑day rota including bank holidays. If you are enthusiastic, flexible and take pride in your work, this could be the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy on patients in the inpatient, outpatient, antenatal and external sites as required.
• Provide and receive sensitive information from patients and their representatives, using high people skills to deal with distressed or aggressive patients.
• Correctly identify patients and label blood samples taken safely and accurately.
• Exercise autonomy within professional boundaries, verifying and validating specimen collection from phlebotomy ward collection sheets.

Eligibility & Inclusion

We welcome applications from experienced phlebotomists or individuals who have completed phlebotomy training. We would particularly welcome applications from people from a BME background and people with a disability, as these groups are currently under‑represented at senior level. We value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.

We support flexible working for all employees and prospective applicants.

Any settled workers meeting the requirements must be offered the position in preference to non‑resident candidates unless the role falls under a PhD‑level code, in which case sponsorship may be attained.

PLEASE NOTE: WE MAY CLOSE THE VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS.

This advert closes on Thursday 27 Nov 2025.