Phlebotomy Lead

Transformation Unit; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is seeking a Phlebotomy Lead (Band 5) on a part-time basis at New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton. The post leads a team of phlebotomists, manages rosters, resources and quality governance within budget constraints.

The role requires supervisory experience, excellent IT and communication skills, and the ability to adapt to changing service demands. Flexible working options are available, with cross-site duties as required by the service.

Qualifications

• Supervisory/management experience.
• NVQ Level 3 or significant phlebotomy-related experience.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Experience in rota management.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment.
• Previous phlebotomy experience.
• Strong communication and people-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Staff Management.
• Rota Management.
• Sickness Monitoring.
• Governance/ Quality.
• Recruitment.
• Training and Development.

Skills

Supervisory/Management Experience

Rota Management

Attention to Detail

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Phlebotomy Experience

Computer Skills

People Management

Motivation & Change Implementation

Clear Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 or Significant Experience

Job description

Main area Phlebotomy Lead Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 25 hours per week (5 x 5hrs shift patterns (Monday-Friday) of varying start and finish times - reflective on departmental needs.) Job ref 225-DIV1-8350103

Employer The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Based at New Cross Hospital - cross site working required Town Wolverhampton Salary £32,073 - £39,043 pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 15/11/2026 23:59

Band 5

Job overview

The Phlebotomy Lead will manage the team of phlebotomists working in the hospital and the Community. The postholder will be expected to assist in the management of resources (staff, equipment and consumables) to achieve optimum levels of quality and efficiency within the budget allocation. The postholder will be expected to respond positively to the changing demands of the service, through innovation, communication, setting standards and achieving results

Main duties of the job

• Staff Management
• Rota Management
• Sickness Monitoring
• Governance/ Quality
• Recruitment
• Training and Development

Working for our organisation

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We’re passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as Good by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details and main responsibilities.

Person specification

QUALIFICATIONS

• SUPERVISORY/ MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
• NVQ LEVEL 3 OR SIGNIFICANT EXPERIENCE

EXPERIENCE

• EXCELLENT COMPUTER SKILLS
• EXPERIENCE IN ROTA MANAGEMENT
• ACCURACY AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL
• ABILITY TO WORK UNDER PRESSURE IN A BUSY ENVIRONMENT
• PREVIOUS PHLEBTOMY EXPERIENCE

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• ABILITY TO MOTIVATE AND IMPLEMENT AGREED CHANGE
• STRONG PEOPLE MANAGEMENT SKILLS
• CLARITY OF THOUGH AND ARTICULATE IN PRESENTING IDEAS AND OPINIONS

Flexible Working - As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. We want the Black Country and West Birmingham region to be the best place to work and as such will consider all requests to work flexibly taking into account personal and individual circumstances alongside the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the on-boarding process.

Qualifications - Please be advised that if the post that you are applying for requires any level of qualification (e.g. A-Levels, Degree etc) or Professional Registration (e.g. Nursing and Midwifery Council, General Medical Council etc) you will be required to provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider. Furthermore, a sample of all applicants’ qualifications will be checked back to the educational institution or provider to interview letters to further deter fraud.

Visa/Sponsorship Information

In line with UKVI requirements, the Trust is unable to sponsor any applicants for Skilled Woker Visas who do not meet the minimum eligibility requirements including applicable salary thresholds and concessions. Before applying, please ensure that you have the right to work in the UK, or that the role is eligible for sponsorship. For more information, please visit: Health and Care Worker Visa or Skilled Worker Visa .

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.