Phlebotomist Band 3

Job details

• Branch: Belfast HSCT
• Location: MATER HOSPITAL
• Salary: Band 3 (£24,937 - £26,598)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Opening Date: 14/10/26
• Closes: Wed, 28 October 2026 @ 4:30 PM
• Interview Dates: TBC

Notes

We accept online applications only. A waiting list may be created for similar posts that may arise while the waiting list is live, this may include temporary or part-time posts. This will be managed in line with the updated HSC waiting list principles effective from 1 April 2026. Where a part-time waiting list is required, one part-time waiting list will be created- regardless of any specific hours advertised, this waiting list will cover all future vacancies where part-time posts arise. A part-time post is defined as any post that has less than 37.5 hours per week. Please remember to save or print a copy of the job description before submitting your application, as it will not be accessible afterwards. Flexible Working We welcome flexible working requests from day one. All HSC organisations offer a range of flexible working options. The options available for this post will depend on the requirements of the role. Find out more about flexible working options on our website.

POST: Phlebotomist

BAND: 3

LOCATION: BHSCT (RVH,MIH or BCH)

REPORTS TO: Patient Flow Coordinator

RESPONSIBLE TO: Patient Flow Team Leader

Job Summary / Main Purpose

The Phlebotomy Assistant is a member of the team who carries out assigned tasks which involve direct patient care and administrative tasks related to patient care. All tasks are conducted under the supervision of a registered nurse or member of medical staff and in accordance with the Trust guidelines. The Practitioner Assistant works within the competencies of the Practitioner Assistant role as defined in the HaN Competency Framework.

Main Duties / Responsibilities

Team Member

Deliver all aspects of patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, or a member of medical staff

Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and team members ensuring confidentiality

Obtain venous blood samples on request according to Trust guidelines

Insert venous cannulae on request according to Trust guidelines

Record details of insertion of cannulae in patient notes as per clinical record keeping guidelines

Recognise deterioration in patient’s condition and report same to appropriate medical/nursing staff

Provision of basic life support as required

Recognize deteriorating levels of conscious in patients and act appropriately

Provide verbal/written/technological report of actions to ward staff on completion of task

Advise ward staff/ medical team of any problems or concerns

Ensure that necessary equipment (including emergency equipment) to assist with procedures is made available upon instruction of nursing/medical staff

Ensure all equipment is used and disposed of safely and in accordance with hospital policy/guidelines

Completion of requisition forms for appropriate tasks

Understand limitations of role and seek appropriate guidance as required

Follow Trust infection control principles

Examine own practice ensuring participation as an effective team member

Ensure that own area of practice provides high quality person-centred care

Co-operate with all members of the multi disciplinary team

Ensure that all equipment is in good working order and faults are dealt with according to hospital policy

Accompany patients to and from other departments if required

Prepare sterile trolley for procedures/blood cultures

Handle, dispatch and deliver to laboratory as necessary all clinical specimens in accordance with hospital policy as required

Collect urgent supplies as required (e.g. blood)

Participate in patient tracking

Education

Contribute to own personal development by working towards KSF/PCF job outline

Participate in staff appraisal annually

Participate in staff induction and orientation programmes

Mentor newly appointed support staff

Complete mandatory training as detailed in the Mandatory Training Matrix

Management

Adhere to all Trust policies and procedures policies

Assist with the maintenance of a clean and safe environment

Report incidents/accidents and faulty equipment

Participate within duty roster

Ensure efficient use of resources

General Responsibilities

Employees of the Trust are required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible and:

At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner.

The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency. The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with Belfast Trust’s Whistleblowing Policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable.

Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and the efficient completion of all tasks allocated to them.

Comply with the Trust’s Smoke Free Policy.

Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with the Health and Safety Policies and Statutory Regulations.

Adhere to Equality and Good Relations duties throughout the course of their employment.

Ensure the on-going confidence of the public in-service provision.

Maintain high standards of personal accountability.

Comply with the HPSS Code of Conduct.

Information Governance

All employees of Belfast Health & Social Care Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, including patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paper based or electronic and also including e-mails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant and to comply with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust policies on Information Governance including for example the ICT Security Policy, Data Protection Policy and Records Management Policy and to seek advice if in doubt.

For further information on how we use your personal data within HR, please refer to the Privacy Notice available on the HUB or Your HR

Environmental Cleaning Strategy

The Trusts Environmental Cleaning Strategy recognizes the key principle that “Cleanliness matters is everyone’s responsibility, not just the cleaners” Whilst there are staff employed who are responsible for cleaning services, all Trust staff have a responsibility to ensure a clean, comfortable, safe environment for patients, clients, residents, visitors, staff and members of the general public.

Infection Prevention and Control

The Belfast Trust is committed to reducing Healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) and all staff have a part to play in making this happen. Staff must comply with all policies in relation to Infection Prevention and Control and with ongoing reduction strategies. Standard Infection Prevention and Control Precautions must be used at all times to ensure the safety of patients and staff.

This includes:-

Cleaning hands either with soap and water or a hand sanitiser at the appropriate times (WHO ‘5 moments’);

Using the correct ‘7 step’ hand hygiene technique;

Being ‘bare below the elbows’ when in a clinical environment;

Following Trust policies and the Regional Infection Control Manual (found on intranet);

Wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);

Ensuring correct handling and disposal of waste (including sharps) and laundry;

Ensuring all medical devices (equipment) are decontaminated appropriately i.e. cleaned, disinfected and/or sterilised;

Ensuring compliance with High Impact Interventions.

Personal Public Involvement

Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community were relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to Personal Public Involvement (PPI).

Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information.

http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/PPI_leaflet.pdf

Clause: This job description is not meant to be definitive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE / BAND: Phlebotomy Assistant / Band 3

DEPT / DIRECTORATE: Belfast Health & Social Care Trust

Notes to applicants

You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria.

Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note the Trust reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined below at shortlisting. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable criteria.

Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage.

You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below.

Factor

Criteria

Method of Assessment

Experience

Qualifications

Registration

Hold NVQ/VRQ/QCF level 3 Certificate in Health/Health & Social Care or an equivalent qualification

Or

Hold NVQ/VRQ/QCF level 2 Certificate in Health/Health & Social Care or an equivalent qualification, and 1years experience of delivering direct care in a care environment

Hold 4 GCSE’s at grade A-C including English and Maths (or equivalent qualifications) and 1 years’ experience of delivering direct care in a care environment

Shortlisting by Application Form

Other

All post holders

Must undertake the Trust two week Induction Programme prior to work placement

Must undertake classroom and practical training and become competent in venepuncture, IV cannulation, Right patient Right Blood, ANTT within 5 months of appointment

Must complete QCF Level 3 Certificate in Healthcare Support if required

Application Form

Knowledge

Skills

Abilities

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

Previous experience and competency of venepuncture

Previous experience and competency at IV cannulation

NOTE

Where educational/professional qualifications form part of the criteria you will be required, if shortlisted for interview, to produce original certificates and one photocopy of same issued by the appropriate authority. Only those certificates relevant to the shortlisting criteria should be produced. If educational certificates are not available an original letter and photocopy of same detailing examination results from your school or college will be accepted as an alternative.

If successful you will be required to produce documentary evidence that you are legally entitled to live and work in the United Kingdom. This documentation can be a P45, Payslip, National Insurance Card or a Birth Certificate confirming birth in the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland. Failure to produce evidence will result in a non-appointment.

Where a post involves working in regulated activity with vulnerable groups, post holders will be required to register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority.

All staff are expected to display the HSC Values at all times