About this role
Job summary
If you enjoy working with people and are looking for a rewarding and fulfilling chance to contribute to the enhancement of our patient care, join our friendly and inclusive team of phlebotomists.
Working on our Southmead Hospital site primarily across the wards, you will be taking blood samples from patients and ensuring their prompt and safe transportation for testing.
Refined interpersonal skills and the ability to put patients at ease will be vital in ensuring smooth collection with as little distress as possible.
Working with a degree of autonomy, you should be able to prioritise your own workload with strong time management skills. A prior understanding of infection control measures and sharps procedures would be advantageous, and adhering to established protocol will be crucial.
As this is a physically demanding role requiring walking, standing and bending for the duration of your shift, as well a good degree of manual dexterity, please ensure you are able to meet the physical needs of the position.
Main duties of the job
You will support the existing team in their multi departmental service delivery, across seven days including public holidays. You will provide a service to the very busy and demanding blood sampling room, for patients attending clinics of varying specialities.
Duties include blood sampling for patients on all acute wards, medical, surgical and high-risk infection departments.
Whilst previous phlebotomy experience is beneficial, all applicants will be considered as full training is provided. You will commence at Band 2, progressing to Band 3 after a minimum period of 6 months and on successful completion of training and competencies. NICU, fistula and vascular training will also be provided.
Applicants invited to interview will be expected to complete and pass an assessment of basic numeracy and literacy prior to interview. Candidates with previous experience will be required to demonstrate their skill in a practical test.
Please note that we are unable to offer fixed shifts.Shift patterns are as follows: 2 posts x 19 hours per week to include 3 shifts per week Monday to Friday (07:00-12:00 or 12:00-17:00) or 2 shifts Monday to Friday when on weekend rotation, every other weekend and rotational bank holidays (07:00-11:00).
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities and we are part of the Bristol NHS Group.
Recognised as the Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff at the Nursing Times Workforce Summit and Awards 2025, our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description Job responsibilities
Collection of blood samples from patients by venepuncture or by capillary samples Accurate labelling of blood samples Contribute to the prompt transport and delivery of blood specimens to the Laboratory Participation in the provision of an efficient and continuous Phlebotomy service Work within standard safety procedures as laid down by the Laboratory Safety Officer Work in accordance with the Pathology Standard Operating Procedures and Infection Control Policies Maintain a professional manner, together with a courteous approach to patients, relativesand staff Be confidential at all times regarding staff and patients Participate in staff appraisal according to Trust policies
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications Essential
Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 or equivalent Evidence of full-time education achievements IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills, data collection Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training
Desirable
Qualification in venepuncture
Work Experience Essential
Ability to work as part of a team Experience of time management skills and prioritising work
Desirable
Experience of working in a health or social care setting Previous experience in venepuncture Ability to take blood samples within agreed procedures
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Essential
Good interpersonal skills Good communication skills, written and verbal Able to adapt quickly to changing situations Committed to providing high quality patient care Ability to work independently under the supervision of the Lead Phlebotomist
Desirable
Ability to use hospital computer system Knowledge of infection control policies
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.
Employer details Employer name North Bristol NHS Trust
Address Southmead
Bristol
BS10 5NB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)