Phlebotomy Supervisor

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle for work use

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Phlebotomy Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations across locations within the North Midlands pathology service.

You will supervise the phlebotomy team, deputise for the Phlebotomy Manager when required, and ensure high standards of specimen collection, safety and patient care. A vehicle for work is expected and travel to clinics is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in all phlebotomy techniques is essential.
• Previous supervisory experience would be considered an advantage.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail are required.

Responsibilities

• Based at Stoke, provide day-to-day supervision of the phlebotomy team across locations.
• Deputise for the Phlebotomy Manager when necessary.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Supervision

Communication

Vehicle access

Job description

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.
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 Stoke, 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.
Based at Royal Stoke, 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 Manager when 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.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Maxine Ward Job title: Phlebotomy Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01782 674261
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