Deputy Pre-Analytical Manager

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization in Wales seeks an enthusiastic individual for a Band 5 position managing the Blood Science Reception and Phlebotomy Services. You will lead teams across multiple hospitals, requiring a degree-level education and substantial administrative experience. The role involves ensuring effective operations and motivating staff while maintaining NHS standards.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing a varied and complex workload.
• Experience in NHS environments.
• Experience of using initiative to problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Blood Science Reception and Phlebotomy Service.
• Manage day-to-day operations and motivate staff.

Skills

Effective leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work unsupervised

Ability to meet deadlines

Good knowledge of Microsoft products

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.

Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments or support needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 or email [e-mail]

If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working. Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process

Job Overview

We are looking for an individual with excellent communication & interpersonal skills who is energetic, enthusiastic, and well-motivated to join the Blood sciences leadership team. This is a new role to support the Pre-analytical Manager across ABUHB including the Grange University Hospital (GUH), Royal Gwent Hospital (RGH) and Nevill Hall Hospital (NHH). Along with the Pre-analytical Manager the successful candidate will be responsible for managing Phlebotomy & Specimen reception departments.

Pathology Phlebotomy currently covers all ward-based services at GUH, RGH & NHH as well as OPD at NHH. The Phlebotomy team comprises of two B4 supervisors and a team of B2 Phlebotomists who rotate between hospital sites. The Blood Science reception is primarily responsible for the receipt of patient specimens predominately blood samples, from primary & secondary care across the ABUHB catchment.

You will be based in Pathology at our hub in GUH but will be required to rotate across all sites as necessary.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide robust, conscientious leadership and have a sound knowledge of managing a busy department, HR and quality systems. You will be expected to oversee the day-to-day planning and organisation of Blood Science Reception and the Phlebotomy Service motivating and managing staff, prioritising a busy workload and overseeing all daily operations.

You will have the support of the Pre-analytical manager, two Band 4 pre-analytical supervisors & two Band 4 Phlebotomy supervisors as well as the Blood Science department managers. This is a band 5 position, the successful candidate will be educated to Degree level or have demonstrable equivalent knowledge and experience, such as a strong pathology/Phlebotomy, NHS experience, supervisory/management experience & a good understanding of quality management.

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career.

Aptitude and ability

Essential criteria

• Effective leadership skills.
• Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others.
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to meet deadlines and to work under pressure
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Good working knowledge, gained through a combination of experience and training of Microsoft products.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of managing a varied and complex workload
• Experience of using initiative and enthusiasm to problem solve
• Experience of developing and improving administrative procedures and practices
• Relevant experience in NHS
• Proven ability to liaise with people at all levels
• Good knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in NHS organisations and familiar with NHS terminology
• Experience of operational line management and supervising staff
• Experience of working with NHS systems such as ESR & Health Roster etc.
• Experience of Phlebotomy Services
• Experience of working with All Wales Laboratory Information system (LIMS)
• Working experience of laboratory practices, analytics and sample workflow
• Experience of delivering and developing training programmes

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Educated to Degree level or demonstrable equivalent knowledge and experience
• Knowledge of administrative processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of the functions and structure of healthcare Services.

Desirable criteria

• Familiarity will UKAS standards and quality processes.

Values

Essential criteria

• Uphold the values and behaviours framework of ABUHB.
• Flexible to meet the needs of the Service
• Values and respects others, treats everyone as an individual Is non judgemental
• Motivated to be genuinely kind and caring, helps and cooperates with colleagues
• Takes pride in themselves, their appearance, their role and where they work.

Other

Essential criteria

• Expected to be able to travel across ABUHB as required.