East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Lead Phlebotomist

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Job summary

We are looking for an experienced phlebotomist to lead our Conquest and Bexhill CDC phlebotomy team. This is a hands on role providing a ward and clinic service to both adults and children 5 years old and over.

You will demonstrate team leadership in the daily provision of the service including managing basic HR processes, team training, H&S and rostering to ensure a safe and effective service 365 days a year.

Main duties of the job

Main duties will include supervising, managing and motivating team members as well as providing a quality clinical service and use your phlebotomy experience to maintain the team's venepuncture competency.

You will build relationships with wards, OPD and others throughout the Trust and explore service improvement opportunities. This role would suit someone who is proactive, embraces change, has high standards and enjoys working with the public. You will be organised, an excellent communicator and have proven leadership skills.

About us

The Trust has a strong focus on quality and we are looking for a team leader to share our vision of delivering first class care driven by Trust values. If you are looking to achieve something new every day and have a positive impact on patient experience then this is the opportunity for you

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Details

Date posted

23 April 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

Reference number

374-LCDA077

Job locations

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards On Sea

TN37 7RD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general education including English
  • Phlebotomy competence certificate
  • Relevant training and experience in specialist areas of phlebotomy
  • Evidence of further development / courses in medical terminology, anatomy / physiology as applied to phlebotomy, training & assessment to diploma equivalent level

Desirable

  • Recognised management or training qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Proven recent experience as a trained phlebotomist
  • Staff supervision experience
  • Experience of delivering training
  • Relevant NHS experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a similar team leader role
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general education including English
  • Phlebotomy competence certificate
  • Relevant training and experience in specialist areas of phlebotomy
  • Evidence of further development / courses in medical terminology, anatomy / physiology as applied to phlebotomy, training & assessment to diploma equivalent level

Desirable

  • Recognised management or training qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Proven recent experience as a trained phlebotomist
  • Staff supervision experience
  • Experience of delivering training
  • Relevant NHS experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a similar team leader role

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.

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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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards On Sea

TN37 7RD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards On Sea

TN37 7RD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Pathology Support Services

Mark Hayllar

mark.hayllar@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

23 April 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

Reference number

374-LCDA077

Job locations

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards On Sea

TN37 7RD


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