Clinical Support - Phlebotomy Supervisor

  • Department Phlebotomy Department
  • Salary £21,730.00 – £23,177 per annum
  • Closing Date 31/03/2023
  • Location The Princess Royal Hospital
  • Grade NHS AfC: Band 3
  • Job ref 223-PYS-549
  • Pension NHS Pension
  • Holidays Generous Holiday Allowance
  • NHS discount Eligible for NHS Discounts
  • Contract Permanent
  • Hours Part time - 25 hours per week (7 days at any of the phlebotomy locations. Monday-Friday 5.0 hours per day between phlebotomy operating hours.)

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for  an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our Phlebotomy Team at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. Others areas of occasional cover  are ,The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in Shrewsbury, Whitchurch Community Hospital Whitchurch and the new Clinical Diagnostics Centre based at Hollinswood house Telford. Working on Wards, Outpatients and in the community.

We are advertising for 1 part time 25 hours over 7 days at any of the phlebotomy locations. Monday-Friday 5.0 hours per day between phlebotomy operating hours. Following a rotational Rota for weekends and bank holidays. Phlebotomy operating hours currently are: 08:00-17:00 Monday-Friday 08:00-12:00 noon Saturday's, Sunday's and bank holidays These hours are currently under review and could be subject to change in the future.                     

The successful candidate must have experience as a Phlebotomist, should have excellent communication skills, be able to work under pressure with the ability to record data accurately, have an approachable nature and the ability to fulfil the travel requirements. Previous experience working as a supervisor is essential. 

Full and extensive departmental training will be given.  Shifts will vary according to service needs so flexibility is essential.

Main duties of the job

  • Collection of blood samples by venepuncture from adults in community, wards, and outpatient
  • Collection of blood samples by venepuncture from children age 12 months to 18 years.
  • Recording and labelling of samples in accordance to SOP’s.
  • Collection of relevant statistics and entering into relevant databases.
  • Delivery of samples to the laboratory by hand, via the hospital vacuum air tube system, by portering staff and transport systems
  • Understand and apply health and safety, clinical risk management and quality control responsibilities, as these relate to the performance of your duties.
  • Maintain a clean and tidy working environment.
  • Midday, morning, or afternoon shifts- including weekends and Bank/Public holidays are allocated on a rota basis across the whole team.
  • There is occasional expectation to cover periods of absence by other members of the team.
  • Through appraisal and liaison with the phlebotomy trainers, continually maintain and update skills, maintaining a personal record of achievement.
  • Organising Rotas for all shift patterns for wards, outpatients and community.
  • Supervising phlebotomists /booking team/volunteers
  • Updating statistics

Working for our organisation

The Phlebotomy Department at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) have highly trained Phlebotomists with caring qualities and compassion for people. They have many years of experience in blood collection and cover in patients, outpatients and community  across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. 

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The well-being of our staff is of the upmost importance to us.  If you are offered a role at our Trust, and fall into the increased and higher risk categories as set out by Public Health England (PHE) and NHSI/E, your line manager will complete an risk assessment with you.  This will be completed in conjunction with the latest guidance from Public Health England in relation to Covid-19.

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In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
 
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs or keep them on file. If you are unable to apply online please contact the person named in the advertisement for the post you are interested in.
 
We are committed to offering an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible.  In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
 
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

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