Paediatric Phlebotomist
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 12 May 2025
Job summary
Specialised Medicine has a vacancy for a Paediatric Phlebotomist. We require an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join the team within this busy department. The post involves day to day participation in delivering a high quality, caring and efficient phlebotomy service for 0 -16 year olds.
The successful candidate will be required to work 5 days a week, both alone and as part of the team. The role includes working within the Phlebotomy department, as well as other areas of the hospital. Experience of performing paediatric phlebotomy by venepuncture is essential.
Main duties of the job
As part of a team of phlebotomists, the post holder will assist in the provision of a child focused phlebotomy service, working within our Outpatient Departments and across other wards and departments.
The Phlebotomist is required to collect blood samples by venepuncture and capillary methods from both inpatients and outpatients.
There is a requirement for the Phlebotomist to take HIGH RISK venous samples (HIV hepatitis A, B and C) in the normal course of their duty.
To perform venepuncture and capillary sampling on children and neonates with minimal supervision/unsupervised.
Identify the analytical requirements from the request form and take appropriate specimens of either venous, capillary blood or heel prick tests.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Date posted
28 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
284-25-7165084-DMUT
Job locations
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website
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