About this role
Job summary
Perform phlebotomy and other duties within the laboratory supporting other staff within the team whilst providing optimum patient care.
Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services provides phlebotomy services at 6 main sites; 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 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.
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The recruitment day will be held on 18th August 2026.
Please note that this position is not eligible for sponsorship.
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 Phlebotomists to work at our sites in University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, 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 there are various vacancies available across sites for 30 hour contracts.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 amustand 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.
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 description Job responsibilities
1. Responsible for the collection of blood samples from inpatients, outpatients, clinics, GP surgeries and homes of patients as specified by the supervisor.2. Responsible for the safe disposal of contaminated materials, including sharps.3. Undertake reception duties department to welcome and advise patients and staff as required by supervisor.4. To sort and identify specimens received.5. Undertake preparation of samples for testing using separation techniques such as centrifugation and tapping off.6. Responsible for the tracking and recording of samples to ensure that relevant information is available for the supervisor.7. Responsible for monitoring and replenishing of medical stock.8. Undertake agreed clinical and non clinical tasks following training, ensuring referral to appropriate trained staff as required.9. Support less experienced members of staff in their orientation to the department and role.10. To participate in appraisals and personal reviews and to work to achieve personal objectives.11. To participate in the provision of an out of hours laboratory service as required.12. To assist with the provision of high quality service for staff and patients.13. Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards.14. To undertake such duties as shall be prescribed by the Deputy Laboratory Manager in accordance with this grade of post.
Recruiting to Values
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.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours Framework and Values Based Recruitment Factsheet which can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
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.
Person Specification
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
oPatient focused oBasic IT skills oAbility work cooperatively within a team oGood communication and interpersonal skills oAbility to work under pressure oMotivated and enthusiastic oApproachable oAble to demonstrate attention to detail oFlexibility in working hours
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential
oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
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 details Employer name University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address Various
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry and Rugby
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)