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Paediatric Phlebotomy
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (Full and Part time hours available)
Job ref
387-W&C2533-NG
Employer
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
Town
Bristol
Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
03/11/2026 23:59

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Bristol NHS Foundation Trust logo

Paediatric Phlebotomist

Band 3

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

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Job overview

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 caring team 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.

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.

Working for our organisation

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. 

 

Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
  • One of the following •- 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 criteria
  • Healthcare Science Assistants (Level 2 - Phlebotomy Speciality)

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • Experience working with Children
  • Paediatric Phlebotomy experience

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria
  • 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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Emma Turner
Job title
Ward Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0117 342 9232
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