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

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader Phlebotomist to join Lymington Hospital, part of University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.

This role provides day‑to‑day leadership and clinical support to the phlebotomy team, ensuring the delivery of safe, high‑quality, and patient‑focused services within a community hospital setting. The post holder will lead by example, supporting staff development, maintaining service standards, and promoting a positive team culture.

The role plays a key part in improving patient experience and diagnostic outcomes by ensuring high standards of phlebotomy practice, supporting efficient patient pathways, and reducing pre‑analytical errors. Through effective leadership, the post contributes to Trust objectives around quality, safety, and workforce development.

The post reports to the Phlebotomy Manager and works closely with pathology, ward, and outpatient teams at Lymington Hospital, as well as wider laboratory colleagues.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast. 

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At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.