Paediatric Phlebotomist
Bristol NHS Foundation TrustBristol, South West
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with Bristol NHS Foundation Trust based in Bristol. The advertised salary is £25,760 to £27,476. Applications close on 3 November 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
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 hel...
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.
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand 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 theSouth Westhas 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 andretaina workforce whichrepresentsthe 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 applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.
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)
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
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
How this role compares
We hold 965 NHS vacancies in South West that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £34,098. This role pays less than about 87% of them.
There are 13,012 NHS roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 1,546 of them in South West.
You have 13 days left to apply. NHS adverts we hold typically run for around 46 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust has 77 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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How to apply
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