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Job summary
Responsible for collecting blood samples from inpatients across hospital wards in a safe, efficient, and compassionate manner to support diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing patient care. Duties include accurately identifying patients, performing venepuncture procedures, labelling and handling specimens according to NHS protocols, maintaining infection prevention and control standards, and ensuring timely delivery of samples to laboratories. Working closely with nursing staff, clinicians, and multidisciplinary teams, while maintaining patient dignity, confidentiality, and high standards of care in line with NHS policies and values.
Main duties of the job
Carry out venepuncture procedures for inpatients across hospital wards safely and efficiently.
Correctly identify patients using NHS identification procedures before blood collection.
Collect blood samples according to requested tests and clinical requirements.
Label, record, and process specimens accurately to avoid errors.
Transport or arrange timely delivery of samples to the laboratory.
Follow infection prevention and control procedures, including hand hygiene and use of PPE.
Maintain patient comfort, dignity, and confidentiality at all times.
Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, nurses, doctors, and multidisciplinary teams.
Manage difficult blood collections and adapt techniques for elderly, vulnerable, or anxious patients.
Ensure equipment and phlebotomy supplies are adequately stocked and safely maintained.
Record unsuccessful attempts and report any concerns or incidents appropriately.
Follow NHS policies, health and safety regulations, and clinical governance standards.
Maintain accurate documentation and electronic patient records where required.
Provide reassurance and support to patients who may be nervous about procedures.
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: 29 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 2
- Salary: £25,272 to £25,272 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: 304-1101553
- Job locations: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- *Previous experience of working in a healthcare environment.
- *Awareness of the importance of
- Confidentiality
- Safeguarding
- Infection Control
- *Recent experience in venepuncture / Phlebotomy
Qualifications
Essential
- *GCSE or equivalent in English & Mathematics (Functional skills level 2) or equivalent practical experience
Desirable
- *Phlebotomy Training Course
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.
- *Ability to carry out patient and load handling.
- *Ability to walk long distances and stand for long periods of time.
- *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.
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This advert is for Band 2 Phlebotomist with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,272 to £25,272 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Jul 2026.
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