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Phlebotomist | University Hospitals and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Job in Coventry, West Midlands, CV1, England, UK
Listing for: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-26
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare Nursing
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

Perform phlebotomy and other duties within the laboratory supporting other staff while delivering optimum patient care. Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services offers phlebotomy services across six main sites:
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW), City of Coventry Health Centre, Hospital of St Cross in Rugby, George Eliot Hospital in Nuneaton, South Warwickshire Foundation Trust in Warwick, with out‑patient and in‑patient services. Community, GP and domiciliary clinics are also supported covering Coventry, Warwickshire, Leicestershire and Birmingham.

Recruitment details

The recruitment day will be held on 11 February 2026. The position is not eligible for sponsorship. Successful applicants will need to provide an immunisation and vaccination report from their current UK occupational health provider or GP.

Locations

Phlebotomists will work at Hospital of St Cross in Rugby and UHCW. The service will expand across 7 days of the week with both in‑patient and out‑patient coverage.

Working patterns

Applicants will be expected to work shift patterns to support the service – early, late, weekend and bank holiday shifts.

Job responsibilities
  • Collect blood samples from inpatients, outpatients, clinics, GP surgeries and patients’ homes as directed by the supervisor.
  • Safely dispose of contaminated materials, including sharps.
  • Perform reception duties within the department, welcoming and advising patients and staff as required.
  • Sort and identify specimens received.
  • Prepare samples for testing using separation techniques such as centrifugation and tapping off.
  • Track and record samples to ensure relevant information is available for the supervisor.
  • Monitor and replenish medical stock.
  • Undertake agreed clinical and non‑clinical tasks following training, ensuring referral to appropriate trained staff when required.
  • Support less experienced staff in their orientation to the department and role.
  • Participate in appraisals and personal reviews, working to achieve personal objectives.
  • Assist in providing an out‑of‑hours laboratory service as required.
  • Assist in delivering 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.
  • Undertake such duties as shall be prescribed by the Deputy Laboratory Manager in accordance with this grade of post.
  • Recruitment process

    UHCW recruits people who demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. You will be asked to participate in a Values‑Based interview/assessment that explores what you do, how and why you do it. Please review the Trust’s Values and Behaviours Framework and the Recruitment Factsheet before applying. In your application, provide examples from work experience or personal life that demonstrate these values.

    Requirements
    • Full clean UK driving licence (required as you may need to work at other sites).
    • Full and part‑time availability with full flexibility to work a variety of shifts.
    • Immunisation and vaccination report.
    About UHCW

    University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW) is one of the largest teaching trusts in the UK and is rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission. UHCW is recognised as a Pathway to Excellence organisation. The Trust is committed to building an inclusive organization that promotes equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy. All staff and service users are valued and respected, and staff are encouraged to develop their potential.

    Application

    information

    All correspondence will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including Junk/SPAM folders. If you are invited to attend an interview you will be asked to set up an account with the Trac recruitment system to confirm your interview time.

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