Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatric phlebotomy
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week (3 days a week, including 1-2 Saturdays a month, Flexible)
- Job ref
- 203-FH1233
- Employer
- South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Warwick Hospital
- Town
- Warwick
- Salary
- £25,760 - £27,476 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/09/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Paediatric Phlebotomist
Band 3
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is one of the top performing organisations within the NHS. Our staff think this is a great place to work and we hope you will agree. We have recently been rated as 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following our most recent inspection.
We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the whole county. This includes our Community Teams in North Warwickshire.
We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity. Over 6000 people work for the Trust and many of them have been here a long time. People find they don’t need to go elsewhere to find a fulfilling career in healthcare.
The first thing you will notice about us is how we take our values seriously. We believe that our values underpin everything we do. If you are interested in a role with us you need to make sure our values match your own.
Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are ‘Trusted to provide inclusive, safe, effective and compassionate care’. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn’t matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks
Many of the roles we advertise have a requirement for a DBS check to be carried out. If you are successful for a role and it requires a DBS check the Trust will carry out the initial check and subscription to the DBS Update Service, however successful candidates will be expected to cover the associated costs . Details of this will be sent to successful candidates in their offer letter.
Probationary Period
All new staff to the Trust will be subject to a standard 3 month probationary period, the details of which will duly follow in your contract of employment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is committed to creating and sustaining a positive and inclusive working environment for all our employees. Our aim is to ensure that employees are equally valued and respected and that our organisation is representative of all members of society. We define diversity as valuing everyone as an individual – we value our employees, job applicants, students, patients and visitors as people. This is reflected within our values of being Inclusive, Safe, Effective, Compassionate and Trusted.
As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below:
https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2
We appreciate you completing the survey.
Agile and Flexible Working
All our staff will have a work base. However the Trust operates as an Agile Working Team therefore staff may be working from home on a regular basis as required by the service. However, occasionally travel around Warwickshire and into your base will be required so access to your own transport would be helpful.
The Trust also welcome staff to work flexibly and we would welcome the conversation at interview regarding flexible working.
Staff Benefits
The Trust offer a wide range of additional benefits to staff. Anyone who joins us on a substantive basis can assess things such as the Lease Car Scheme, Electronics Scheme, Discounted Leisure and Travel, Cycle to work scheme amongst many others available.
Car Parking
The Trust currently have limited availability of car parking spaces, as such are operating a waiting list for new starters joining the organisation.
To keep up to date on our latest recruitment activity follow us on twitter @swftrecruit or look us up on Facebook (Recruitment - South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust).
Visa Sponsorship
The Trust will only consider sponsoring staff for certain roles, however this will be considered on a case by case basis in line with current legislation. As an employer we are unable to offer sponsorship to all roles in particular we cannot offer sponsorship for roles below Band 5.
Job overview
Are you passionate about delivering compassionate care to children and young people?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Paediatric Phlebotomist to join our dedicated Paediatric team. This exciting role will involve leading and coordinating our Paediatric Phlebotomy Clinic, providing high-quality venepuncture services to infants, children and young people in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
You will work closely with nurses, play specialists and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure blood sampling procedures are carried out safely, effectively and with minimal distress. The role requires excellent communication skills, confidence working autonomously, and the ability to support children with anxiety, neurodiversity and complex needs.
The successful candidate will hold a recognised venepuncture qualification and have experience working with children and young people. In return, we offer a supportive team environment, opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a real difference to the experiences of children and families using our services.
If you are caring, motivated and committed to delivering outstanding patient-centred care, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the Job
As the Paediatric Phlebotomist, you will provide a safe, compassionate and child-centred phlebotomy service for infants, children and young people attending South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust. You will be responsible for coordinating and running the Paediatric Phlebotomy Clinic, undertaking venous and capillary blood sampling, and ensuring specimens are appropriately documented and processed.
Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, including nurses, play specialists and clinical support staff, you will support children and families throughout their care, using effective communication and therapeutic approaches to minimise anxiety and distress. You will maintain accurate patient records, monitor stock and equipment, support colleagues undertaking venepuncture competencies, and contribute to service development, governance and quality improvement activities to ensure the delivery of a safe and effective service.
Working for our organisation
Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.
We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.
Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are ‘Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care’. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn’t matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.
As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below:
https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2
We appreciate you completing the survey.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Paediatric Phlebotomist will provide a safe, effective and child-centred phlebotomy service for infants, children and young people attending South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will coordinate and run the Paediatric Phlebotomy Clinic, undertake venous and capillary blood sampling, and support children and families throughout their care journey. Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, they will use age-appropriate communication and therapeutic approaches to minimise anxiety and distress, ensuring a positive experience for children, including those with additional needs and neurodiversity.
- Coordinate and deliver the Paediatric Phlebotomy Clinic.
- Perform venous and capillary blood sampling in infants, children and young people in line with Trust policies and procedures.
- Support children and families using effective communication, reassurance and appropriate therapeutic techniques.
- Ensure specimens are correctly labelled, documented and transported to the relevant laboratory in a timely manner.
- Maintain accurate patient records using electronic patient systems.
- Monitor and maintain stock levels, equipment and cleanliness within clinical areas.
- Work collaboratively with nurses, play specialists, clinicians and the wider multidisciplinary team.
- Support and supervise colleagues undertaking venepuncture competency training.
- Recognise and escalate concerns, emergencies or safeguarding issues appropriately.
- Maintain patient confidentiality, privacy and dignity at all times.
- Comply with Trust policies, mandatory training requirements, infection prevention and control standards, and health and safety procedures.
- Participate in appraisal, ongoing professional development, quality improvement and service development activities.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Obtained an educational level of GCSE level A – C English and Maths or equivalent
- Holds a venepuncture qualification to a nationally recognised occupational standard
- Level 3 paediatric phlebotomy course
- Clinical/Therapeutic holding course
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous paediatric venepuncture experience
- Experience of working with children and young people
- Experience working as part of a team
Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to work to agreed level of competency
- Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Competent IT skills
- Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate clear and logical manner
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Ability to follow protocols
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Able to work alone and as part of a team
- Ability to use own initiative
- Able to demonstrate the trust values
Other Job Requirements
Essential criteria
- Passes pre-employment checks.
- Able to work flexibly as per the needs of the family
- Able, with appropriate support, to work in an emotionally demanding environment
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kerrie Jones
- Job title
- Clinical Facilitator and Governance Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
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