Ward Phlebotomist: Calm, Patient-Centered Blood Collection

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking enthusiastic phlebotomists to join the Heartlands Hospital phlebotomy team. The post requires caring, communicative, and resilient individuals, with recent phlebotomy experience and a commitment to local training and competency assessments.

Based at Heartlands Hospital, the role involves ward-based blood collection from inpatients and outpatients, including paediatric patients, with hours 07:30–12:30, Monday–Friday and occasional

Qualifications

• Recent clinical phlebotomy experience, ideally within the last six months.
• Ability to work as part of a team and without direct supervision.
• Confidential, professional and sensitive patient interactions.

Responsibilities

• Obtain blood samples from inpatients and outpatients, including paediatric patients.
• Provide ward-based phlebotomy service between 07:30–12:30, Monday to Friday with some rotational Saturday shifts.
• Work collaboratively within the team to ensure timely and accurate specimen collection.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Communication skills

Patient care

Job description

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking enthusiastic phlebotomists to join the Heartlands Hospital phlebotomy team. The post requires caring, communicative, and resilient individuals, with recent phlebotomy experience and a commitment to local training and competency assessments.

Based at Heartlands Hospital, the role involves ward-based blood collection from inpatients and outpatients, including paediatric patients, with hours 07:30–12:30, Monday–Friday and occasional