Phlebotomy Team Leader
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The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Phlebotomy Team Leader
The closing date is 18 September 2026
Job summary
We are looking for someone to join and lead an existing established Phlebotomy team within Cannock Chase Hospital.
The position is a 25hr post which comprises of 5 x 5hr shifts on a varying shift pattern, therefore flexibility is essential.
The post will combine a mixture of admin duties, such as Rota input and staff training, as well as clinical duties therefore experience in Venepuncture is essential.
We are looking for someone who has experience of supervising a small team, who can support staff and provide optimum patient care.
We are looking for a keen and enthusiastic individual who can bring forward thinking ideas to our very busy department.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the collection of blood samples, they must be experienced in taking blood from all types of patients of all ages from ages 10yrs and upwards.
Undertake Competency assessments of the Venepuncture procedure to all new staff.
Responsible for ensuring mandatory training is completed.
Responsible for Rota input and managing daily sickness within the team.
To participate in Team leader and management meetings, attend and support necessary Safety checks within the department.
Cross site working with New Cross Hospital is mandatory within this role.
About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
225-DIV1JD-8224912
Job locations
Cannock Chase Hospital (although cross site working is essential)
Brunswick Rd
Cannock
WS11 5XY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To resolve minor staffing issues with assistance of Line Manager
To support the recruitment of phlebotomists, induction and orientation programmes.
To observe the working practices of staff at regular intervals to ensure that phlebotomy is being delivered to the required standard.
To be responsible for supervising a phlebotomy team.
To be responsible for implementing sickness absence policy to return to work level.
To undertake appraisal and develop Personal Development Plans for phlebotomy team
Complete appropriate sickness, appraisal and annual leave records.
To support the co-ordination of optimum deployment of phlebotomists across all areas
Promote healthy employee relations within the department, ensuring consultation with staff and Line Managers.
To hold regular team meetings and communicate these to all team members.
Apply and follow the Trusts policies and procedures.
Please see attached Job description in attached documents for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To resolve minor staffing issues with assistance of Line Manager
To support the recruitment of phlebotomists, induction and orientation programmes.
To observe the working practices of staff at regular intervals to ensure that phlebotomy is being delivered to the required standard.
To be responsible for supervising a phlebotomy team.
To be responsible for implementing sickness absence policy to return to work level.
To undertake appraisal and develop Personal Development Plans for phlebotomy team
Complete appropriate sickness, appraisal and annual leave records.
To support the co-ordination of optimum deployment of phlebotomists across all areas
Promote healthy employee relations within the department, ensuring consultation with staff and Line Managers.
To hold regular team meetings and communicate these to all team members.
Apply and follow the Trusts policies and procedures.
Please see attached Job description in attached documents for more information.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Must be experienced in Venepuncture
- Must have experience in supervising/managing a small team
- Competent I.T skills
- Clinical phlebotomy experience (min 2yrs)
- Good level of education (including Maths and English)
- Flexibility within working shift pattern
- Good communication skills
- Approachable
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values
- Motivated and Enthusiastic
Desirable
- Health care qualification
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Full clean UK Driving license
- NHS experience
- Knowledge of NHS systems
Essential
Essential
- Must be experienced in Venepuncture
- Must have experience in supervising/managing a small team
- Competent I.T skills
- Clinical phlebotomy experience (min 2yrs)
- Good level of education (including Maths and English)
- Flexibility within working shift pattern
- Good communication skills
- Approachable
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values
- Motivated and Enthusiastic
Desirable
- Health care qualification
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Full clean UK Driving license
- NHS experience
- Knowledge of NHS systems
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 the 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).
Additional information
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 the 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
Employer name
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Address
Cannock Chase Hospital (although cross site working is essential)
Brunswick Rd
Cannock
WS11 5XY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Address
Cannock Chase Hospital (although cross site working is essential)
Brunswick Rd
Cannock
WS11 5XY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Phlebotomist
EMTAYLOR
07789767963
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
225-DIV1JD-8224912
Job locations
Cannock Chase Hospital (although cross site working is essential)
Brunswick Rd
Cannock
WS11 5XY
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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