Job overview
At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.
The University Hospital of North Midlands, Mid Cheshire and East Cheshire NHS Trusts work in partnership following the formation of the Pathology Network North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service (NMCPS).
We are seeking applications from enthusiastic, highly motivated and confident individuals to join our Phlebotomy team as a Deputy Phlebotomy Manager. 2 positions are available.
The successful applicant would be expected to support the Phlebotomy Manager in the delivery of the Phlebotomy service at Royal Stoke Hospital.
The successful applicant will also be expected to provide cover and support across NMCPS sites when required to do so.
The collection of quality blood samples from patients is a vital stage in many medical investigations.
Main duties of the job
Based at Royal Stoke Hospital, the successful applicant will be expected to provide day to day management of the phlebotomy team. You will also be expected to deputise for the Phlebotomy Manager and support the phlebotomy supervisor(s).
The role will involve the day to day management of a team of phlebotomists to ensure standardised best practices are delivered at all locations. You should have experience of staff supervision and enjoy taking a proactive approach to problem solving.
Experience in all phlebotomy techniques is essential. Previous supervisory experience would be considered an advantage.
The successful applicant must enjoy working with people and possess good communication skills. Attention to detail is important along with basic key board skills.
Strong IT skills are essential, along with experience of data entry and use of Microsoft Office applications.
Above all, you should have a mature attitude to work with the desire to use your leadership abilities, initiative and communication skills to provide an excellent service for our patients.
Applicants will be required to use their own vehicle to travel to the various community locations for which traveling expenses will be reimbursed.
The position is full time; 37.5 hours per week.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for additional information about the role.
Person specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- • Able to maintain strict confidentiality at all times
- • Well-developed interpersonal skills
- • Ability to establish rapport and credibility with individuals of all disciplines and at all levels both internal and external to the Trust
- • Flexible in approach to service needs
- • Must have suitable private transport, insured for class 1 business use, and be able to travel to community phlebotomy clinics and transport samples for analysis
Essential Qualifications
Essential
- • 5 GCSEs or equivalent to include English and Maths at grade C or above or equivalent
- • Trained phlebotomist
Desirable
- • OCR equivalent in working with Excel, Power point, Access and Outlook (or equivalent software)
- • NVQ II in Customer Care
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- • Demonstrable experience of staff supervision
- • The post holder is expected to be highly competent in phlebotomy techniques
- • Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills and able to work to deadlines
- • Excellent team working skills including assisting and covering the work of other team members as appropriate
- • Ability to collate information and demonstrate effective systems for accurate recording both manually and electronically.
Desirable
- • Knowledge of the NHS
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This advert is for Deputy Phlebotomy Manager with University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust in Stoke On Trent, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed Term end date July 2027). The application deadline is 03 Aug 2026.
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