Phlebotomy Team Leader

University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire; Coventry; On-site; GBP 24,000 - GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Coventry is looking for a Phlebotomy Team Leader to oversee blood collection services. The role includes managing staff, performing blood tests, and ensuring health and safety compliance. Candidates should have relevant qualifications in phlebotomy and experience supervising others. This full-time position requires a clean UK driving license to transport items when necessary. Join a dedicated team to enhance patient care across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in phlebotomy and supervising staff is essential.
• Ability to perform blood collection from patients of all ages.
• Competency assessments in venepuncture for new staff.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples from various locations.
• Support phlebotomy supervisors and manage staff leave.
• Ensure mandatory training is completed and monitored.

Skills

Experience in venepuncture

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Education

Relevant qualification in Phlebotomy

Job description

Job Summary

Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services provides phlebotomy services at 6 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, covering 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. 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 requires a full clean UK driving licence and car as you may be asked to transport items to other sites, although a main ‘base’ site will be identified.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Please note that a full clean UK driving licence is required for this post. A provisional or international driving licence is not accepted.

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 GEH Hospital site. 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 7 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.
• 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.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.

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 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.

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.

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.

Details

Date posted: 06 January 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 3

Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 218‑AC‑B3‑7579949‑B

Job locations: University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX

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 7 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.

Person Specification

Essential

Qualifications/Training: See supporting documents.

Experience: See supporting documents.

Knowledge: See supporting documents.

Skills & Abilities: See supporting documents.

Desirable

See supporting documents.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential: see supporting documents.

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address: University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX

Website: https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk