Lead Phlebotomist - Private Healthcare Lab

Welbeck; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Welbeck Oxford seeks an experienced Lead Phlebotomist to run the daily phlebotomy service at a brand-new private healthcare centre. You will lead the team, ensure safe blood collection, and deliver patient-centred care along the patient journey.

You will oversee recruitment, training and competency, collaborate with clinicians and labs, and maintain governance, infection prevention and records. A leadership background in phlebotomy and paediatric experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Significant phlebotomy experience in healthcare settings.
• Experience supervising or supporting colleagues and leading teams.
• Strong focus on patient experience and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the phlebotomy service across the centre.
• Ensure phlebotomy procedures are carried out safely and efficiently.
• Deliver a high standard of patient-centred care throughout the journey.
• Supervise, support and develop phlebotomy team members.
• Coordinate staff rotas and ensure service coverage.
• Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate patient IDs and specimen labelling.
• Uphold infection prevention, health and safety and governance.
• Act as escalation point for complex issues.
• Collaborate with consultants, nursing, labs and operations.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training and competency assessment.
• Maintain records and documentation per policies.
• Participate in audits and service development initiatives.
• Provide hands-on phlebotomy support as required.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Leadership

Team supervision

Patient-centred care

Paediatric phlebotomy

Education

Phlebotomy qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Welbeck Oxford seeks an experienced Lead Phlebotomist to run the daily phlebotomy service at a brand-new private healthcare centre. You will lead the team, ensure safe blood collection, and deliver patient-centred care along the patient journey.

You will oversee recruitment, training and competency, collaborate with clinicians and labs, and maintain governance, infection prevention and records. A leadership background in phlebotomy and paediatric experience are preferred.