Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, proactive, and highly organised individual to join our team as a Phlebotomy Coordinator for the Pathology Phlebotomy service.
The primary focus of this role is to provide day-to-day management and supervision of our Ward and Outpatient Phlebotomy services based at Southampton General Hospital.
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Phlebotomy Coordinator to join our leadership team. You will work collaboratively with fellow coordinators to provide effective leadership and support across both our Ward and Outpatient phlebotomy services.
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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Phlebotomy Coordinator
Location: Primarily Southampton General Hospital
Hours: Primarily Monday to Friday, with some weekend and evening flexibility required
Key Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day management and supervision of roving ward-based and outpatient phlebotomy teams.
Offer guidance, support, and advice to phlebotomists, ensuring high standards of patient care and team performance.
Collaborate with the leadership team to provide supervisor cover during weekends and some evenings.
Manage competing demands within the service, maintaining smooth operations and addressing any escalated issues promptly.
Travel occasionally to remote sites such as our Lymington service and the Royal South Hants Hospital.
Candidate Requirements
Proven experience as a phlebotomist, with strong clinical knowledge and the ability to handle escalated issues confidently.
Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Compassionate and confident communicator, comfortable interacting with patients and multidisciplinary teams across pathology and ward settings.
Approachable and professional, with the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and leading a dedicated team, we would love to hear from you.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.
Person specification
Trust Values
Essential criteria
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
Qualifications, Knowledge, And Experience
Essential criteria
* 5 GCSE's or equivalent at grade 4 or above, which must include English and Maths
* NVQ 4 or equivalent qualification in leadership/management
* High degree of manual dexterity and precision.
* Able to undertake a repetitive procedure that may involve standing or bending at a workstation for extended periods.
* Cannulation and Venesection clinical skills qualification or equivalent.
Desirable criteria
* First Aid training
* Previous experience of phlebotomy