Phlebotomy Supervisor

University Hospitals Of North Midlands Nhs Trust; Crewe; In loco; GBP 36.000 - 48.000; Tempo pieno

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University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is seeking a Phlebotomy Supervisor to lead the phlebotomy rota and provide day-to-day supervision across multiple sites in Staffordshire and Cheshire.

The successful candidate will have phlebotomy experience, be able to supervise a team, and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. Own transport for travel to clinics is essential.

Competenze

• GCSE English and Maths at C grade or equivalent.
• Trained phlebotomist as mandatory.
• Desirable NVQ 3 in care-related field.

Mansioni

• Based at Leighton, supervise the phlebotomy rota and deputise for the Phlebotomy Management Team as required.
• Experience in phlebotomy techniques is essential; supervisory experience advantageous.
• Good communication and attention to detail are required; travel to clinics may be needed.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Team supervision

Manual dexterity

Keyboard skills

Formazione

GCSE English grade C or equivalent

GCSE Maths grade C or equivalent

Trained phlebotomist

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Job summary

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 are working collaboratively to form a Pathology network in line with a NHSI directive.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of Phlebotomy Supervisor.

The University Hospital of North Midlands, Mid Cheshire and East Cheshire NHS Trusts work in partnership as North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service.

We are looking for a confident, reliable and well presented individual to join our Phlebotomy team.

We offer a Phlebotomy service in a range of locations across Staffordshire and Cheshire including hospital and community bookable clinics.

Based at Leighton, the successful applicant will be an integral part of the phlebotomy rota and expected to provide day to day supervision of the phlebotomy team in all of the above locations.

Main duties of the job

Based at Leighton, the successful applicant will be an integral part of the phlebotomy rota and expected to provide day to day supervision of the phlebotomy team in all of the above locations. You will also be expected to deputise for the Phlebotomy Management Team where necessary.

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.

It is a requirement of your role that you have access to a vehicle for work purposes, which must be suitable for travelling to community phlebotomy clinics and transporting samples back to the hospital premises. It is your responsibility to ensure that the vehicle is insured for class 1 business use and for the transportation of pathology samples. Expenses will be paid in accordance with Trust policy when you use your vehicle for work purposes.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research.

The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.

Qualifications / Training

• GCSE English grade C or equivalent
• GCSE Maths grade C or equivalent
• Trained phlebotomist

Desirable

• Care related NVQ 3

Experience

• Highly competent in phlebotomy techniques
• Experience of working as a phlebotomist
• Ability to supervise a team
• Evidence of manual dexterity and technical work

Skills and Knowledge

• Basic key board skills
• ability to work towards defined protocols
• Good telephone and communication skills

Aptitudes

• Ability to cope under pressure
• Methodical approach to work
• Ability to work independently

Desirable

• Ability to show initiative

Other requirements

• Must have own transport and able to travel to clinics and transport samples and suitable insurance

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).