Phlebotomy Team Leader
Closing date: 27 April 2026
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Team Leader Phlebotomist at Lymington Hospital, part of University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. The role provides day‑to‑day leadership and clinical support to the phlebotomy team, ensuring the delivery of safe, high‑quality, patient‑focused services within a community hospital setting.
The post reports to the Phlebotomy Manager and works closely with pathology, ward and outpatient teams, as well as wider laboratory colleagues.
Job Responsibilities
* Provide leadership and clinical oversight for the phlebotomy service at Lymington Hospital, ensuring safe, high‑quality, patient‑focused care.
* Support, supervise and develop the phlebotomy team while maintaining efficient day‑to‑day service delivery.
* Work closely with pathology, ward and outpatient teams to support timely diagnostics and positive patient experience.
* Use established phlebotomy experience to support staff with challenging venepuncture and difficult veins, promoting safe practice and staff confidence.
* Full‑time position: 07:00–17:00, four days per week (jobshare arrangements considered).
* Based at Lymington Hospital, with occasional travel to Southampton General Hospital for training or meetings.
Trust Values
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
* 5 GCSEs or equivalent at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths.
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience.
* Ability to undertake repetitive procedures that may involve standing or bending at a workstation for extended periods.
* High degree of manual dexterity and precision.
* Cannulation and venesection clinical skills qualification or equivalent.
* Previous experience of phlebotomy.
* A leadership qualification or training.
* Basic observation training or qualification.
* First aid training.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 per annum (pro rata).
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