About this role
Job summary
Are You Passionate About Making a Difference in the Lives of Children and Young People?
Do you have a compassionate nature and a genuine desire to help others? Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can develop your skills and progress in your career? If the answer is yes, then we want to hear from you!
We currently have a permanent role for an exciting opportunity with the inpatient phlebotomy service Band 3 Phlebotomist to join our dedicated and caringteam within Children's outpatients
A venepuncture qualification is essential. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are passionate about providing exceptional care to children and young people.
This phlebotomy role covers children from 0-18 years old and will cover children in the inpatient wards and those coming to outpatient clinics. We are looking for personable, friendly staff who can put children and their carers at ease whilst taking their bloods.
Working days are Monday through to Sunday and there may be some travel to other satellite paediatric clinics in South Bristol and Weston General Hospital. Role to start with effect from the 1st January 2027
Interviews to take place 3rd September 2026
Main duties of the job
Key Requirements to Apply: We are looking for individuals who are eager to learn, have excellent communication skills, and a positive, can-do attitude.
To be shortlisted for this role, you must clearly demonstrate on your application the following:
Maths qualification at GCSE A*-C / 4-9 or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent.
English qualification at GCSE A*-C / 4-9 or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent.
Level 3 qualification (or higher) in any subject.
Phlebotomy experience
Experience or a passion for working with children and young people.
You will need to provide evidence of your educational qualification before your invitation to interview is confirmed.
About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Training & Qualification Essential
One of the following o- Level 3 qualificaiton (which could include: Level 3 (SCQF - 6): City and Guilds 3; NVQ 3; BTEC National Diploma or Experience; Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (that maps to the Apprenticeship Standard for Senior Health Care Support Worker) OR equivalent experience to the above qualifications GCSE A*- C/4 to 9 in English Language or equivalent (e.g. Certificate in Adult Literacy at Level 1) and GCSE A* - C or equivalent in Mathematics (e.g. Certificate in Adult Numeracy at Level 2)
Desirable
Healthcare Science Assistants (Level 2 - Phlebotomy Speciality)
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Broad knowledge and experience of clinical nursing practice within a hospital environment Phlebotomy Experience To attend MAYBO healthcare conflict training and updates Good Concentration skills to provide venapunture in unpredictable client group Providing a service to anxious patients/families for client groups with chronic or terminal conditions
Desirable
Experience working with Children Paediatric Phlebotomy experience
Skills & Abilities Essential
Demonstrate competence in clinical skills relevant to the clinical area Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to communicate effectively with patients, carers and MDT Computer skills Ability to work with minimum supervision Act in a professional manner Self motivated A team player Recognition of own limits Ability to steady a patient (arm holding) to prevent needle stick injury Exposure to bloods
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8BJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)