University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 3 Ward Phlebotomist

The closing date is 19 September 2025

Job summary

We are seeking enthusiastic and experienced phlebotomists to join our Phlebotomy team at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital and Washwood Heath Community Diagnostic Centre (WWHCDC), part of UHB NHS Foundation Trust.

This is an interesting and skilled role that requires the ability to work under pressure, strong keyboard proficiency, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Successful candidates must have at least 12 months of recent phlebotomy experience in an acute hospital setting and will be required to complete local training and competency assessments upon appointment.

An essential requirement of the role is the ability to work as part of a team without direct supervision, while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism when dealing with patients in a sensitive manner. As a senior phlebotomist, you will also assist with the training, assessment, and supervision of junior phlebotomy staff.

The post holder will primarily be based at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital on acute medical and surgical wards and will be required to cover shifts at WWHCDC on a rotational basis, with potential cross-site cover as needed for training or service delivery.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will demonstrate a high level of skill and understanding, enabling them to undertake specific tasks delegated by the Phlebotomy Manager or Phlebotomy Coordinator in line with relevant procedures, guidelines, and policies.

Working Hours:

Core: 07:30--20:00, Monday to Friday.

Weekend Wards: 07:00--10:30; Weekend WWHCDC: 08:30--20:00.

For more information, contact:

Selvaraj Rassiah, Phlebotomy Service Manager

Tel: 0121 424 1254

Matron Kaafia Mohamed

Tel: 01214242228

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.

Date posted

12 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-9010568

Job locations

Heartlands Hospital

Bordesley Green E

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 5SS

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

*Evidence of completion of a Health-Related Education and Development programme/ Care Certificate

Desirable

*GCSE or equivalent to Level 2 Functional Skills Maths & English

Experience

Essential

*Recent minimum 12 months experience working in an acute hospital / provider led healthcare environment as a phlebotomist.
*Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary and cross agency work environment
*Experience of carrying out assigned duties after training and using initiative.
*Competent in a range of clinical skills and practices relevant to the scope of practice required.
*Understanding of the principles of safeguarding and Mental Capacity
*Awareness of Health and Safety issues
*Has knowledge in relation to the parameters and scope of practice in which the post holder should work and when to seek advice and support of others?
*Willingness to take on new skills and develop scope of practice.

Additional Criteria

Essential

*Ability to read / write and speak, receive and understand instructions in English.
*Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the role and tasks involved.
*Ability to prioritise own workload.
*Ability to work under pressure across competing priorities
*Ability to participate in reflective practice.
*Demonstrate awareness of supervising others
*Professional appearance
*Ability to adapt behaviour to changing circumstances.
*Positive and enthusiastic attitude
*Caring and approachable
*Ability to communicate articulately and motivate others.
*Flexible, Reliable and Punctual
*Willingness to work a range of shift patterns to cover service requirements.
*Major Incident -- called to duty.

Desirable

*Good IT skills ability to record information electronically.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

*Evidence of completion of a Health-Related Education and Development programme/ Care Certificate

Desirable

*GCSE or equivalent to Level 2 Functional Skills Maths & English

Experience

Essential

*Recent minimum 12 months experience working in an acute hospital / provider led healthcare environment as a phlebotomist.
*Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary and cross agency work environment
*Experience of carrying out assigned duties after training and using initiative.
*Competent in a range of clinical skills and practices relevant to the scope of practice required.
*Understanding of the principles of safeguarding and Mental Capacity
*Awareness of Health and Safety issues
*Has knowledge in relation to the parameters and scope of practice in which the post holder should work and when to seek advice and support of others?
*Willingness to take on new skills and develop scope of practice.

Additional Criteria

Essential

*Ability to read / write and speak, receive and understand instructions in English.
*Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the role and tasks involved.
*Ability to prioritise own workload.
*Ability to work under pressure across competing priorities
*Ability to participate in reflective practice.
*Demonstrate awareness of supervising others
*Professional appearance
*Ability to adapt behaviour to changing circumstances.
*Positive and enthusiastic attitude
*Caring and approachable
*Ability to communicate articulately and motivate others.
*Flexible, Reliable and Punctual
*Willingness to work a range of shift patterns to cover service requirements.
*Major Incident -- called to duty.

Desirable

*Good IT skills ability to record information electronically.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heartlands Hospital

Bordesley Green E

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 5SS

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heartlands Hospital

Bordesley Green E

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 5SS

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)