Phlebotomy Supervisor

NHS; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wakefield is seeking a Supervisor for their expanding Phlebotomy service. The role involves routine blood collection, training staff, and ensuring high standards in patient care. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience and strong communication skills. Join a team committed to continuous improvement and excellent patient experiences.

Benefits

NHS pension plan

Generous holiday allowance

Employee health and wellbeing services

Onsite nurseries

Childcare vouchers

Car lease scheme

Home electronics schemes

Working carers support

Qualifications

• Experience in phlebotomy preferred but training provided.
• Previous supervisory experience is important.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine phlebotomy duties as per standard procedures.
• Supervisory responsibilities include training and managing staff.
• Support departmental targets and ensure compliance.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Level II qualifications in maths

Level II qualifications in English

Level II qualifications in science

Job description

Due to the expanding Phlebotomy service within MYTT, we are seeking to recruit a further Supervisor. The role will involve working between Pinderfields and Pontefract, although occasional cover may be needed at Dewsbury. The post may require some weekend and bank holiday working.

We provide a phlebotomy service to hospital wards, outpatients, housebound patients, and the new Clinical Diagnostic Centre in Wakefield.

We are looking for applicants with phlebotomy and supervisory experience, but phlebotomy training will be provided to candidates with the right qualities to join our team.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will carry out routine phlebotomy (blood collection) duties as set out in standard operating procedures. These duties will take place within the blood collecting room, on wards, and at selected clinics and surgeries as required.

Supervisory responsibilities include training, maintaining standards, organizing staff rotas and holidays, and managing sickness and overtime notifications.

Administration duties should support departmental targets and ensure compliance with standard operating procedures.

The post holder must be polite, caring, and understanding when dealing with patients and staff members.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients' homes, the community, and across our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).

Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritize our people and values to deliver excellent patient experiences. Our team is friendly, passionate, and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks provide safe spaces for honest conversations and idea sharing to promote awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Benefits include access to the NHS pension plan, generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services, onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, and more.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Job responsibilities

Key requirements

Applicants should demonstrate a good level of secondary education, preferably with Level II qualifications in maths, English, and science. Experience in phlebotomy is preferred but not essential as training can be provided.

Previous supervisory experience is important, as is experience dealing with the public, preferably in a healthcare setting.

Candidates should have excellent communication skills, adaptable to different audiences, and demonstrate a calm and confident approach at all times.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to assess any previous criminal convictions.