EOI – Mentor Phlebotomist – Tauranga

Ready to help shape someone’s phlebotomy career?

Mentor Phlebotomist Secondment | Tauranga

We’re looking for an experienced Pathlab Phlebotomist who is excited by the opportunity to share their knowledge, build someone else’s confidence and help a new trainee become a capable, independent practitioner.

This roughly 6–9 month secondment will see you working alongside a new Phlebotomist in Training based predominately in Tauranga. You’ll provide consistent, hands-on mentoring throughout their development, helping them move from induction through to confident and safe independent practice.

This is a chance to make a meaningful difference to someone at the beginning of their phlebotomy career, while developing your own coaching, leadership and communication capabilities.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll:

• provide day-to-day coaching, encouragement and practical support
• help the trainee build strong technical skills and professional confidence
• observe and assess progress against agreed competency standards
• give clear, constructive and timely feedback
• identify learning needs early and adapt your coaching approach
• maintain accurate progress records and documentation
• work closely with the Practice Lead and Trainers to coordinate development and address any concerns
• role-model safe, consistent, compassionate and patient-centred phlebotomy practice.

What we’re looking for

To apply, you must:

• currently be working as a Phlebotomist within Pathlab
• hold current Medical Sciences Council registration and an APC
• have at least two years’ post-qualification experience
• demonstrate strong clinical competence and consistently high professional standards
• communicate clearly and respectfully
• be patient, encouraging and comfortable providing honest feedback
• be able to recognise when someone needs additional support and adjust your approach accordingly.

Why consider this opportunity?

This secondment gives you the opportunity to:

• have a direct and lasting impact on a new colleague’s career
• strengthen your mentoring, coaching and leadership skills
• contribute to the future capability of Patient Services
• experience a focused development role while continuing to practise as a Phlebotomist
• explore whether mentoring, training or professional practice could be part of your future career direction.

Interested?

Please submit a brief expression of interest outlining:

1. why this opportunity interests you
2. the strengths and experience you would bring as a mentor
3. how you would help a new trainee build confidence while maintaining high standards.