Phlebotomist
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Coventry, CV2 2DXView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 November 2026
10 days leftJob description
Perform phlebotomy and other duties within the laboratory supporting other staff within the team whilst providing optimum patient care. Coventry and W...
We are currently looking for Phlebotomists to work across our sites in University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, City of Coventry Health Centre in Coventry, Hospital of St Cross in Rugby, George Eliot Hospital in Nuneaton and South Warwick Foundation Trust in Warwick. We are looking to increase access 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.
Please note that more posts may become available across our sites in addition to the current 25 hour position advertised.
We are looking for some keen and flexible individuals to be trained to a high level to become Phlebotomists within our team. Part time positions are available - full flexibility is a mustand successful applicants will be expected to work a variety of shifts.
Closing Date
This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
- Responsible for the collection of blood samples from inpatients, outpatients, clinics, GP surgeries and homes of patients as specified by the supervisor.
- Responsible for the safe disposal of contaminated materials, including sharps.
- Undertake reception duties department to welcome and advise patients and staff as required by supervisor.
- To sort and identify specimens received.
- Undertake preparation of samples for testing using separation techniques such as centrifugation and tapping off.
- Responsible for the tracking and recording of samples to ensure that relevant information is available for the supervisor.
- Responsible for monitoring and replenishing of medical stock.
- Undertake agreed clinical and non clinical tasks following training, ensuring referral to appropriate trained staff as required.
- Support less experienced members of staff in their orientation to the department and role.
- To participate in appraisals and personal reviews and to work to achieve personal objectives.
- To participate in the provision of an out of hours laboratory service as required.
- 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 Deputy Laboratory Manager in accordance with this grade of post.
To ensure that we provide world-class patient care, UHCW recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
All correspondence will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk/SPAM folders
If you are invited to attend interview you will be asked to set up an account with the Trac recruitment system in order to confirm your interview time.
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.
Qualification/Training
Essential: - oBasic numeracy and literacy qualifications
Desirable: - oNVQ level 2 in Laboratory and Associated Activities or prepared to work towards
Experience
Essential: - oExperience of working in a customer facing environment
Desirable: - oPrevious laboratory experience NHS experience
Knowledge
Essential: - oKnowledge of NHS systems
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Patient focused
- Basic IT skills
- Ability work cooperatively within a team
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Approachable
- Able to demonstrate attention to detail
- Flexibility in working hours
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Evidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. For posts with managerial responsibility only
- Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)
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First seen
21 October 2026
Last checked
21 October 2026
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