Phlebotomy Team Leader

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

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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, the new CDC sites at Broad Street in Halifax and the proposed CDC site at Southgate in Huddersfield 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 all 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 Phlebotomy Operations Manager and is part of the Pathology department

Date posted

13 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

372-FSS2488-A

Job locations

CHFT

Acre Street

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

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.