Phlebotomist and Canulation Technician (Paediatrics & ED)


Location
Dudley, England
Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 pro rata
Profession
Phlebotomist
Grade
Band 3
Deadline
30 Oct 2026
Contract Type
Permanent: Will be required to work roster over a 7 day period, 8am-10pm
Posted Date
16 Oct 2026
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Job requirements

Essential

7 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Experience

    Able to communicate the needs of the role to relevant team members\managers

  • Experience

    Able to work quickly under indirect supervision

  • Experience

    Trained and have experience within Venepuncture

  • Knowledge and Training

    Commitment to develop and maintain skills and knowledge.

  • Qualifications & Education

    GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths.

  • Analytical and Judgement Skills

    The ability to recognise and respond accordingly to Safeguarding concerns.

  • Communication and Relationship Skills

    Able to work well with patients and staff at all levels. Understanding of the needs of patients and the department’s role in their fulfilment.

Desirable

1 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Experience

    Experience of working with children within a hospital environment

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has become available for Band 3 Phlebotomists at Russell's Hall Hospital Outpatient Emergency Department and Paediatric Clinic.

This role involves providing a phlebotomy service to children in the Children's Department at Russells Hall Hospital, the role will also involve supporting the Emergency Department with phlebotomy and cannulation of patients. Candidates must have extensive experience in venepuncture and cannulation of patients.

Working hours will be between between 8am-10pm (depending if working within Paediatirc Department or Emergency Department, providing a 7-day service including weekends, Bank Holidays and Christmas.

Full clinical skills training will be provided to support the service. Must have existing Phlebotomy experience, and be willing to undertake Cannulation Training.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high quality Phlebotomy service that offers the best possible standards of patient care to patients and any other area requiring venesection services.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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This advert is for Phlebotomist and Canulation Technician (Paediatrics & ED) with The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust in Dudley, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Phlebotomist role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: Will be required to work roster over a 7 day period, 8am-10pm. The application deadline is 30 Oct 2026.

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