Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available for Band 3 Phlebotomists at Russell's Hall Hospital Outpatient Emergency Department and Paediatric Clinic.

This role involves providing a phlebotomy service to children in the Children's Department at Russells Hall Hospital, the role will also involve supporting the Emergency Department with phlebotomy and cannulation of patients. Candidates must have extensive experience in venepuncture and cannulation of patients.

Working hours will be between 8am-10pm (depending if working within Paediatric Department or Emergency Department), providing a 7-day service including weekends, Bank Holidays and Christmas.

Full clinical skills training will be provided to support the service. Must have existing Phlebotomy experience, and be willing to undertake Cannulation Training.

Main duties of the job
To provide a high quality Phlebotomy service that offers the best possible standards of patient care to patients and any other area requiring venesection services.

About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Closing date: 30 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 253-0926-8282269

Person Specification

• GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths (Essential)
• Commitment to develop and maintain skills and knowledge (Essential)
• Able to communicate the needs of the role to relevant team members/managers (Essential)
• Able to work quickly under indirect supervision (Essential)
• Trained and have experience within Venepuncture (Essential)
• Able to work well with patients and staff at all levels (Essential)
• The ability to recognise and respond accordingly to Safeguarding concerns (Essential)
• Experience of working with children within a hospital environment (Desirable)

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.

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.

Employer details
Employer name: The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Russell Hall, Pensnett Road, Dudley, DY1 2HQ, United Kingdom
Contact: Ria Fields, Business Manager - Retained Pathology Services, ria.fields@nhs.net, 01384456111

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