Phlebotomist with Paediatric Skills | Barts Health NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 02 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £30,546 - £32,207 per annum inc (pro rata) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 04 March 2026 |
| Location: | London, E1 1FR |
| Company: | Barts Health NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7779170/259-7742563RLH-A |
Summary
We require a paediatric-trained phlebotomist to join the Phlebotomy Service at the Royal London Hospital & Mile End Hospitals. Although the main duty will be to collect blood samples from paediatric patients, the successful candidate will also be expected to work in adult outpatient and inpatient areas across both sites, and the Mental Health Unit at Mile End Hospital.
Core working hours are 8.00am-6.00pm. Successful candidates are expected to be flexible in their working patterns to meet service demands.The shift patternmay include working approximately 1 in 4 weekends.
The requirements for these posts are:
• Proven experience of adult and paediatric phlebotomy;
• Good manual skills;
• Good verbal and written command of the English language;
• Good customer care skills;
• Good attention to detail;
• Basic biology knowledge;
• Basic IT skills;
• Compliance with all Trust policies including those relating to Infection Control, Health & Safety and Child Protection;
• The ability to meet moving and handling requirements;
• The ability to remain calm in a busy environment, to work as part of a team and without direct supervision, and to deal with patients in a sensitive manner.
To participate in the provision of a high quality phlebotomy service to paediatric and adult patients in all locations as required.
To manage and prioritise workload in various clinical areas.
To be involved in the training of other staff where appropriate.
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
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This advert closes on Monday 9 Feb 2026