Phlebotomy Supervisor

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in the UK seeks a Phlebotomy Supervisor who will supervise the phlebotomy team across multiple locations, including hospitals and clinics. The ideal candidate must be a trained phlebotomist, have strong communication skills, and experience in phlebotomy techniques. Responsibilities include quality blood sample collection and team supervision. The position offers flexibly in working hours and opportunities for further development.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Development packages

Qualifications

• Enjoy working with people and possess good communication skills.
• Attention to detail is important.
• Access to a vehicle for work purposes is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision of the phlebotomy team.
• Deputise for the Phlebotomy Manager when necessary.
• Collect quality blood samples from patients.

Skills

Basic key board skills

Good telephone and communication skills

Ability to supervise a team

Ability to cope under pressure

Ability to work independently

Methodical approach to work

Ability to show initiative

Education

GCSE English grade C or equivalent

GCSE Maths grade C or equivalent

Trained phlebotomist

GCSE in science subject grade C or above

Care related NVQ 3

Job description

Phlebotomy Supervisor

The closing date is 31 December 2025

University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship for this role. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill or salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a graduate visa, you are welcome to apply for this role; however, it is important to note that UHNM will be unable to offer sponsorship at the end of your graduate visa. You must also have at least six months until your graduate visa expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

The University Hospital of North Midlands, Mid Cheshire and East Cheshire NHS Trusts are working collaboratively to form a Pathology network in line with an NHSI directive.

This post is advertised for current employees of University Hospital of North Midlands, Mid Cheshire and East Cheshire NHS Trusts only. We will not consider applications from outside the trust.

We are looking for a confident, reliable and well presented individual to join our phlebotomy team. The collection of quality blood samples from patients is a vital stage in many medical investigations. We offer a phlebotomy service in a range of locations across North Midlands, including Royal Stoke Hospital, County Hospital, community walk‑in centres and community bookable clinics.

Main duties of the job

Based at Royal Stoke, the successful applicant will be an integral part of the phlebotomy rota and expected to provide day‑to‑day supervision of the phlebotomy team in all of the above locations. You will also be expected to deputise for the Phlebotomy Manager when necessary. Experience in all phlebotomy techniques is essential. Previous supervisory experience would be considered an advantage.

The successful applicant must enjoy working with people and possess good communication skills. Attention to detail is important, along with basic key board skills. It is a requirement of your role that you have access to a vehicle for work purposes, which must be suitable for travelling to community phlebotomy clinics and transporting samples back to the hospital premises. It is your responsibility to ensure that the vehicle is insured for class 1 business use and for the transportation of pathology samples. Expenses will be paid in accordance with Trust policy when you use your vehicle for work purposes.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and are highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research.

The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke‑on‑Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000‑strong workforce provides emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world‑class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Investing in the health and well‑being of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work‑life balance, including full‑time, part‑time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

• GCSE English grade C or equivalent
• GCSE Maths grade C or equivalent
• Trained phlebotomist
• GCSE in scince subject grade C or above
• Care related NVQ 3

Experience

• Highly competent in phlebotomy techniques
• Experience of working as a phlebotomist
• Ability to supervise a team
• Evidence of manual dexterity and technical work

Skills and Knowledge

• Basic key board skills
• ability to work towards defined protocols
• Good telephone and communication skills
• Ability to cope under pressure
• Methodical approach to work
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to show initiative

Other requirements

• Must have own transport and be able to travel to clinics and transport samples and suitable insurance

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.

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust