Phlebotomy Supervisor

NHS; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A major NHS trust seeks a part-time Phlebotomist to supervise the team and ensure the collection of quality blood samples from patients at various community locations. Candidates must have GCSEs in English and Maths, and be trained phlebotomists. Strong communication skills and vehicle access for transportation are essential. The role offers a supportive work environment committed to staff well-being and work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• Highly competent in phlebotomy techniques.
• Experience as a phlebotomist required.
• Ability to supervise a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision of the phlebotomy team.
• Ensure quality blood sample collection from patients.
• Travel to community clinics and transport samples.

Skills

Phlebotomy techniques

Communication skills

Basic keyboard skills

Education

GCSE English grade C or equivalent

GCSE Maths grade C or equivalent

Trained phlebotomist

Job description

Job Summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship this role. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor 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 a 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

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 we're 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 provide 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 wellbeing 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.

Details

Date posted: 18 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 3

Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year pro‑rata pa

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part‑time

Reference number: 205-7636299

Job locations: Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newman Road, Stoke‑On‑Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 6QG

Qualifications / Training (Essential)

• GCSE English grade C or equivalent
• GCSE Maths grade C or equivalent
• Trained phlebotomist

Desirable

• GCSE in science subject grade C or above
• Care related NVQ 3

Experience (Essential)

• 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 (Essential)

• Basic key board skills
• Ability to work towards defined protocols
• Good telephone and communication skills

Aptitudes (Essential)

• Ability to cope under pressure
• Methodical approach to work
• Ability to work independently

Desirable

• Ability to show initiative

Other Requirements (Essential)

• Must have own transport and 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer Details

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road, Stoke‑On‑Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 6QG

Website: https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)