Phlebotomy Team Leader

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Trust is seeking a Phlebotomy Team Leader to enhance patient access and manage phlebotomy services. The role involves supervising staff, ensuring compliance with health and safety, and collecting blood samples from diverse patient demographics. Applicants must possess a full UK driving license and may work shifts, including weekends. Commitment to the Trust's values and patient care is essential. This position offers a chance to work in a modern healthcare environment focused on high-quality service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the collection of blood samples from various patients.
• Support phlebotomy supervisors in their role.
• Undertake reception duties to welcome patients and advise staff.
• Track and record samples for audit purposes.
• Support less experienced members of staff in their orientation.

Job description

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Phlebotomy Team Leader

Closing date is 04 January 2026

Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services provides phlebotomy services at six main sites: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust in Coventry and in Rugby, City of Coventry Health Centre in Coventry, 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.

Perform phlebotomy and support other staff of a team whilst providing optimum patient care. To deputise for the phlebotomy supervisor in their absence and carry out duties deemed reasonable by the phlebotomy manager.

We are looking for keen and enthusiastic individuals who can bring forward‑thinking ideas to our very busy department. The role will require a full UK driving licence and car as you may be asked to transport items to other sites, although a main "base" site will be identified.

The 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 a Phlebotomy Team Leader to work at UHCW. We are looking to increase access to our services for patients, and are therefore looking to introduce both in‑patient and out‑patient services across seven days. Applicants will be expected to work shift patterns to support these services going forwards, including early, late, weekend and bank holiday shifts.

• Responsible for the collection of blood samples from inpatients, outpatients, clinics, GP surgeries and homes of patients as specified by the supervisor. They must be experienced in taking blood from all types of patients of all ages from babies to the elderly.
• Undertake competency assessments of the venepuncture procedure to all new staff.
• To be a point of reference for health and safety for the department attending and supporting regular health and safety meetings held by the division in the absence of the Phlebotomy Supervisor.
• Responsible for monitoring and recording of staff leave / absence.
• Responsible for ensuring mandatory training is completed.

Please be advised that this role is not eligible for sponsorship

About us

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.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

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.

Job responsibilities

• To undertake all duties as performed by phlebotomy supervisors in their absence.
• To support phlebotomy supervisors in their role.
• To engage and support phlebotomy supervisors in the compiling of staff rotas.
• Responsible for the safe disposal of contaminated materials, including sharps.
• Undertake reception duties, to welcome and advise patients and staff as required by supervisor.
• Responsible for the tracking and recording of samples to ensure that relevant information is available for audit purposes.
• Responsible for the recording of key performance indicators for the phlebotomy department.
• Responsible for the amount of consumable stocks and their availability.
• Support less experienced members of staff in their orientation to the department and role.
• To provide and participate in appraisals and personal reviews and to work to achieve personal objectives.
• To participate in the provision of a comprehensive phlebotomy service seven days per week and all days of the year.
• 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 Network Phlebotomy Manager in accordance with this grade of post.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

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Experience

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Knowledge

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Skills & Abilities

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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

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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.

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire

University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire