University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 2 Ward Phlebotomist

The closing date is 19 September 2025

Job summary

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

This role requires compassion, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Applicants must have recent phlebotomy experience (preferably within six months) and complete local training and competency assessments upon appointment.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties:

Obtain blood samples from inpatients, outpatients, and clinics, including Paediatric and WWHCDC shifts.

Work 20--25 hours per week in flexible shifts, including evenings (up to 8 pm) and weekends on rotation.

Deliver services primarily at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital medical ward and surgical ward, with shifts at WWHCDC and occasional cross-site cover.

Candidates must work independently, maintain confidentiality, and interact with patients professionally. A team ethos and commitment to patient care are essential.

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 /07814 647034

Matron Kaafia Mohamed

Tel: 0121 4242228

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 2

Salary

£24,465 to £24,465 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-9010685

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

*GCSE or equivalent in English & Mathematics
*Phlebotomy Training Course

Desirable

*Display and demonstrate knowledge and understanding up to or equivalent to NVQ level 2

Experience

Essential

*Previous experience of working in a healthcare environment
*Recent experience in venepuncture / Phlebotomy
*Circulatory and respiratory systems, First Aid and CPR
*Awareness of the importance of
*Confidentiality
*Safeguarding
*Infection Control

Additional Criteria

Essential

*Good communication skills to be able to work in situations where personal tact, diplomacy and judgment will be used and could be questioned.
*Professional, interpersonal, and interactional skills within a multi discipline team
*Basic computer / IT skills
*Ability to work in environment with frequent exposure to body fluids and biological hazards.
*Ability to cope / work under pressure to tight deadlines.
*Able to work flexibly in designated areas that require a Phlebotomy service, which meet the needs of service demand.
*A team player but also able to be an effective lone worker.

Desirable

*Full, current UK driving license with access to a car for business use

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

*GCSE or equivalent in English & Mathematics
*Phlebotomy Training Course

Desirable

*Display and demonstrate knowledge and understanding up to or equivalent to NVQ level 2

Experience

Essential

*Previous experience of working in a healthcare environment
*Recent experience in venepuncture / Phlebotomy
*Circulatory and respiratory systems, First Aid and CPR
*Awareness of the importance of
*Confidentiality
*Safeguarding
*Infection Control

Additional Criteria

Essential

*Good communication skills to be able to work in situations where personal tact, diplomacy and judgment will be used and could be questioned.
*Professional, interpersonal, and interactional skills within a multi discipline team
*Basic computer / IT skills
*Ability to work in environment with frequent exposure to body fluids and biological hazards.
*Ability to cope / work under pressure to tight deadlines.
*Able to work flexibly in designated areas that require a Phlebotomy service, which meet the needs of service demand.
*A team player but also able to be an effective lone worker.

Desirable

*Full, current UK driving license with access to a car for business use

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)