Phlebotomist

UHCW; Coventry; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking Phlebotomists to work across its sites in Coventry and Warwickshire. The role includes in-patient and outpatient collections, with flexible shift patterns across 7 days.

Part-time slots (25.5 hours per week) are available, with potential for additional hours. Applicants should be trained to be flexible, capable of working across sites, and prepared for immunisation reporting and DBS checks as part of NHS employment.

Qualifications

• Basic numeracy and literacy qualifications required.
• NVQ level 2 in Laboratory and Associated Activities or prepared to work towards.
• Experience of working in a customer facing environment.
• NHS laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples from inpatients, outpatients, clinics, GP surgeries and homes as directed.
• Safe disposal of contaminated materials including sharps.
• Undertake reception duties to welcome and advise patients and staff.
• Sort and identify specimens received.
• Prepare samples for testing using separation techniques such as centrifugation and tapping off.
• Track and record samples to ensure information is available for the supervisor.
• Monitor and replenish medical stock.
• Assist with additional tasks and provide support as required.
• Participate in out-of-hours laboratory service as needed.

Skills

Patient focused

IT skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

NVQ level 2 in Laboratory and Associated Activities

Basic numeracy and literacy qualifications

Job description

Main area Pathology Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract Permanent: Please note more vacancies may become available with more hours at various different sites. Hours

• Full time
• Part time

25.5 hours per week (Being Fully Flexible is a must for the role. Please note more vacancies may become available with more hours at various different sites.) Job ref 218-ACS-B2-PHLEBROLL-NOV26

Site University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire Town Coventry Salary £25,272 pro rata per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 01/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 11/11/2026

Job overview

Perform phlebotomy and other duties within the laboratory supporting other staff within the team whilst providing optimum patient care.

Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services provides phlebotomy services at 6 main sites; University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, City of Coventry Health Centre in Coventry, Hospital of St Cross in Rugby, George Eliot Hospital in Nuneaton and South Warwick Foundation Trust in Warwick with Out-patient and In-Patient services. A number of Community Clinics, GP Clinics and Domiciliary services are also supported, covering, Coventry, Warwickshire, Leicestershire and Birmingham.

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The recruitment day will be held on 13th October 2026.

Please note that this position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

We are currently looking for Phlebotomists to work across our sites in University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, City of Coventry Health Centre in Coventry, Hospital of St Cross in Rugby, George Eliot Hospital in Nuneaton and South Warwick Foundation Trust in Warwick. We are looking to increase access our services for patients, and are therefore looking to introduce both In-patient and Out-Patient services across 7 days. Applicants will be expected to work shift patterns to support these services going forwards, including early, late, weekend and Bank Holiday shifts.

Please note that more posts may become available across our sites in addition to the current 25 hour position advertised.

We are looking for some keen and flexible individuals to be trained to a high level to become Phlebotomists within our team. Part time positions are available - full flexibility is a mustand successful applicants will be expected to work a variety of shifts.

Closing Date:

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Responsible for the collection of blood samples from inpatients, outpatients, clinics, GP surgeries and homes of patients as specified by the supervisor.
• Responsible for the safe disposal of contaminated materials, including sharps.
• Undertake reception duties department to welcome and advise patients and staff as required by supervisor.
• To sort and identify specimens received.
• Undertake preparation of samples for testing using separation techniques such as centrifugation and tapping off.
• Responsible for the tracking and recording of samples to ensure that relevant information is available for the supervisor.
• Responsible for monitoring and replenishing of medical stock.
• Undertake agreed clinical and non clinical tasks following training, ensuring referral to appropriate trained staff as required.
• Support less experienced members of staff in their orientation to the department and role.
• To participate in appraisals and personal reviews and to work to achieve personal objectives.
• To participate in the provision of an out of hours laboratory service as required.
• To assist with the provision of high quality service for staff and patients.
• Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards.
• To undertake such duties as shall be prescribed by the Deputy Laboratory Manager in accordance with this grade of post.

Recruiting to Values

To ensure that we provide world-class patient care, UHCW recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.

All correspondence will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk/SPAM folders

If you are invited to attend interview you will be asked to set up an account with the Trac recruitment system in order to confirm your interview time.

Qualification/Training

• Basic numeracy and literacy qualifications
• NVQ level 2 in Laboratory and Associated Activities or prepared to work towards

Experience

• Experience of working in a customer facing environment
• Previous laboratory experience NHS experience

Knowledge

• Knowledge of NHS systems

Skills & Abilities

• Patient focused Basic IT skills Ability work cooperatively within a team Good communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work under pressure Motivated and enthusiastic Approachable Able to demonstrate attention to detail Flexibility in working hours

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

• Evidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. For posts with managerial responsibility only Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)

To ensure that we provide world-class patient care, UHCW recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and Behaviours which can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description. The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.

The Trust is committed to Equal Opportunities within the workplace. All vacancies will be considered for Job Share unless otherwise stated. All applicants who have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be interviewed. Where a post has an overwhelming response, this Trust may use random selection in order to reduce numbers to interview, any disabled applicants will automatically be guaranteed an interview and will be exempt from this process.

In submitting an application form, you authorise University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust to confirm from your previous or current NHS employer and other prior employers; previous NHS service details and personal data held about you, including Occupational Health data (inoculations and screening tests). This data will be transferred using NHS Electronic Staff Record and third‑party systems via an automated process and only used for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining accurate employment records, should you be appointed to the post.

UHCW NHS Trust, by virtue of its Green Plan, is committed to ensuring that the way we provide services minimises the impact on the environment and the future health of the public e.g. zero waste to landfill, reducing our carbon footprint and increasing our recycling and reuse percentages.

If you are successful at interview you will receive a conditional offer of employment and we’ll ask you for information so that we can carry out pre‑employment checks. You must successfully complete all pre‑employment checks to progress to a final unconditional offer.

We must confirm the identity of our staff and their right to work in the United Kingdom. We will ask you to submit proof of your identity and right to work documents via a secure digital platform approved by the Home Office, named TrustID. Alternatively, you may be asked to attend our office with original documents.

Depending on you level of exposure with patients you may be required to undertake a Standard or Enhanced DBS. The cost of this check will be charged to you and will be deducted from your salary over the first 3 months of employment at the current rate.

All correspondence will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk/SPAM folders

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Name Abby Jackson | Job title Phlebotomy Admin Specialist | Email address [e-mail] | Telephone number 02476967685 | Additional information

For informal discussions and any questions regarding these posts, please contact:

Norma Langridge - UHCW Phlebotomy Supervisor on 02476 966338.

Kingsley Ogbeiwi - RSX Phlebotomy Supervisor on 01788663749

Justyna Broda Alenkhe -GEH Phlebotomy Supervisor on 02476 865417

Neeraj Malhotra - SWFT Phlebotomy Supervisor on [e-mail]