Band 2 Phlebotomist - Haematology Oncology Day Unit
The closing date is 03 September 2025
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic part time phlebotomist to join a phlebotomy and nursing team at Good Hope Hospital's Haematology and Oncology Chemotherapy Day Unit.
This is a fixed term post to cover Maternity leave requiring a caring person with proficient communication, good interpersonal skills, the ability to work under pressure and basic key board skills. It is essential that the successful candidate will have had recent clinical experience of undertaking phlebotomy within the last six months. They are expected to complete our local training and competence assessments following appointment.
The role requires a flexible approach to duties and the ability to remain calm in a busy environment. An essential requirement of the post is the ability to work as part of a team, without direct supervision and to deal with patients in a confidential, professional and sensitive manner.
The post holder will be based at Good Hope Haematology day unit. The core hours are between 08:00 and 16:00 2 days per week.
Main duties of the job
The main duties will include working in the phlebotomy room taking peripheral blood tests from a range of patients looked after by the Haematology/ Oncology Day Unit.
Blood tests will be performed in line with infection control measures, and the candidate will demonstrate an awareness of PPE and H&S when handling sharps and blood samples.
We will require record keeping and analysis of blood results. In house training will be given in using the relevant analysing equipment.
The candidate is expected to manage their own workload, which is assigned at the beginning of each working day, but can change at short notice.
The successful candidate will also need to communicate with relevant MDT members, to ensure effective treatment planning to manage the patient's medical needs.
Haematology and Oncology experience an advantage but not essential.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
Date posted
27 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 to £24,465 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-9010654
Job locations
Good Hope Hospital
Rectory Rd
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B75 7RR
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Good Hope Hospital
Rectory Rd
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B75 7RR
Employer's website
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