Job summary
- Main area
- Phlebotomy
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Weekend working is required and cross site working.)
- Job ref
- 176-F-7285060-A
- Employer
- North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Stamford & Rutland Hospital
- Town
- Stamford
- Salary
- £24,937 - £26,598 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Phlebotomy Team Leader/Trainer
Band 3
Job overview
Do you like meeting people and working as part of a team? Are you responsible and reliable with the ability to put people at ease? Do you like leading in a dynamic and fast paced environment? If so, we have the job for you!
We are currently seeking 1 full time Phlebotomy Team Leader / Trainer to join our busy but friendly team at Stamford and Rutland Hospital. Phlebotomists are responsible for the collection of blood samples by venepuncture from patients attending the hospital either as an inpatient or an outpatient. Phlebotomy Team Leader / Trainers are responsible to lead and direct the team, and ensure a smooth running service.
Previous experience leading staff is preferred however, our main priority is to find people with the values, attitudes and behaviours that match ours and therefore, we are happy to provide training and support for the right candidate.
Main duties of the job
The team provides phlebotomy services to the out-patients at Stamford Hospital and the wider GP community. As part of North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, staff are expected to be able to work at our other sites including Peterborough Hospital and Hinchingbrooke Hospital if required.
As a phlebotomist your duties would include:
- Explaining the procedure to patients and providing reassurance if needed.
- The collection of blood samples by venepuncture.
- Accurate identification of patients and labelling of samples.
- Delivering the samples to the laboratory within required timescales.
- Collating information regarding patient statistics, audit and patient surveys.
In addition o the responsibilities of a phlebotomist, the role requires:
- Provide supervision and leadership to a team
- Provide training for staff and ensure they maintain their skills and competencies
Phlebotomy experience is preferred but not essential. Please see the Job Description and Person Specification to ensure this is the job for you.
Duty periods will be 08:30 - 17:00 hrs Monday to Friday.
37.5 Hours per week.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As a Phlebotomist you are responsible for the collection of blood samples by venepuncture from patients attending the hospital either as an inpatient or outpatient.
In addition to the responsibilities of a phlebotomist, this role requires the post holder to provide supervision and leadership for a team within a designated area. The post holder will provide training for staff new in post and follow a period of absence, or where a training need has been identified. Induction programmes and training plans, including for staff external to the organisation where agreed, will be part of the remit within this role. Allocation of workload to ensure efficient and timely venepuncture and transportation of specimens to the laboratory lies within the responsibility of this role.
The post holder is responsible for following the correct procedures in order to ensure safety of patients and themselves. This will include identifying any risks and managing them appropriately, including clear identification of specimens that are an infection hazard and appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
The cleanliness and maintenance of all equipment used by the phlebotomist should be checked as required and any faults reported immediately as per the relevant SOP (standard operating procedure). If necessary, the operator will need to implement the BCP (Business Continuity Plan) to ensure continuity of the service.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE in English and Maths/Science
Desirable criteria
- Recognised training qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Knowledge, experience and understanding of the role and responsibilities
- Experience working clinically including performing phlebotomy
- Knowledge of Pathology IT systems and Microsoft Packages
Desirable criteria
- Experience managing people
- Previous NHS Experience
- Understanding of HR and the recruitment process
Key Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of empathy and caring attitude and behaviour
- Willingness to undertake training to extend skill set to deliver role
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Interpretation and analytical skills
- Demonstrable mentoring skills
- Demonstrable interpersonal skills – can works as part of a team or independently
- Able to prioritise own workload and meet needs of service
- Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time
Other
Essential criteria
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Credible and effective leadership qualities
- Integrity and personal credibility
- Strives for excellence
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others
- Ability to be flexible and respond to the needs of the service
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines where there are competing demands
- Puts the patient first in everything that is undertaken
- Awareness of self and impact on others
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Chris Bannister
- Job title
- Phlebotomy Operations Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01733 678435
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