Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our Phlebotomy Team Leaders in leading the Phlebotomy Team on a day to day basis at the Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation Trust sites. These sites include Calderdale Royal Hospital (located in Halifax) , Huddersfield Royal Infirmary and within the communities of Calderdale and Kirklees. The Phlebotomy service is progressive and is actively involved in developing the service further with CHFT and local ICBs to improve the patient experience and service.
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 or team leader is essential.
Full and extensive departmental training will be given for the successful candidate
Main duties of the job
To coordinate the smooth running of phlebotomy services with other team leaders across CHFT sites and ensuring that robust systems are in place in order to provide a high quality effective and efficient service.
To lead and deliver phlebotomy training (internally and externally) for phlebotomists, clinical staff and to staff in the community.
About us
The Phlebotomy Department at the Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation Trust have highly trained Phlebotomists with caring qualities and compassion for people. The department is led by the POCT and Phlebotomy manager and the Phlebotomy Operations manager and is part of the Pathology department
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English & Maths needed at Grades 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Phlebotomy experience using one or more evacuated tube systems
Desirable
- Experience of supervising or managing staff
- Experience of undertaking audits and dealing with outcomes
- Experience of leading and motivating staff
Special Knowledge/ Expertise
Desirable
- Knowledge of Pathology Laboratories and the processes.
Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent phlebotomy skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Computer skills and key board literacy and able to use various Microsoft programmes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English & Maths needed at Grades 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Phlebotomy experience using one or more evacuated tube systems
Desirable
- Experience of supervising or managing staff
- Experience of undertaking audits and dealing with outcomes
- Experience of leading and motivating staff
Special Knowledge/ Expertise
Desirable
- Knowledge of Pathology Laboratories and the processes.
Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent phlebotomy skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Computer skills and key board literacy and able to use various Microsoft programmes.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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).
