Band 2 Phlebotomist
The closing date is 26 October 2025
Job summary
This is an exciting and varied role requiring a compassionate individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work under pressure, and basic keyboard proficiency. Successful candidates must have recent clinical experience in venepuncture/phlebotomy (preferably within the last six months) and will be required to complete our local training and competency assessments upon appointment.
Main duties of the job
This role requires flexibility and the ability to remain calm in a busy environment. Responsibilities include:
*Obtaining blood samples from ward inpatients, outpatients, and various clinics, including the Paediatric Clinic.
*Working full time, in flexible shifts covering mornings for wards, as well as afternoon shifts (up to 5 pm) on a rotational basis. The hours also include rotational Saturday mornings and bank holiday mornings.
Applicants must be able to work both independently without direct supervision and in a Team, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism while interacting with patients in a sensitive manner. A strong team ethos, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to contributing to patient care are essential.
The post holder will be based at Good Hope Hospital.
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
20 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 to £24,465 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-9012777
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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