Job summary
This is a new and exciting role for the Outpatient Department.
We are looking for a phlebotomy supervisor who enjoys working with children to join our friendly and progressive team. The successful applicant will embed this new role into the Outpatients Department, along with other trust outpatient sites based at Northern General and Ryegate. The age range of the children is 0-19yrs. Our philosophy enhances family centred care, working in partnership with parents and carers and the multi disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
Excellent communication and relationship skills are required, due to working with a variety of staff from multiple specialities, and to ensure all colleagues are fully supported. Ensure day to day running of the blood service across all departments/sites, whilst carrying out phlebotomy duties to maintain own personal skills. To be fully computer literate and happy to use different e-systems.
A flexible working approach is essential in providing a high standard of care, so being able to work and support colleagues across all areas within the Outpatient Department is essential.
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
- Outstanding Patient Care
- Brilliant Place to work
- Leaders in Children's Health
We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification for full details of the role
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert atCatherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification for full details of the role
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert atCatherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Has level 3 Health and Social Care NVQ/Diploma
Desirable
- Care certificate and can demonstrate relevant experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a phlebotomy setting
- Experience of supporting and mentoring colleagues
- Experience of working with children and young people
Desirable
- Experience in working in a paediatric setting
- Experience of working in a supervisory role
- Involved in previous service improvement
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess colleagues competency packages
- Excellent phlebotomy skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Packages
- Able to adapt and overcome complex situations whilst working independently to solve problems
- Ability to adapt communication style according to audience, such as putting young people at ease and explaining procedures
- Ability to manage, prioritise and organise own workload and that of others.
Desirable
- Can demonstrate the understanding of service change needs
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Caring and compassionate
- Commitment to teamwork and family involvement
- Role model professional behaviours
Desirable
- Ability to assist others to gain skills and confidence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Has level 3 Health and Social Care NVQ/Diploma
Desirable
- Care certificate and can demonstrate relevant experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a phlebotomy setting
- Experience of supporting and mentoring colleagues
- Experience of working with children and young people
Desirable
- Experience in working in a paediatric setting
- Experience of working in a supervisory role
- Involved in previous service improvement
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess colleagues competency packages
- Excellent phlebotomy skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Packages
- Able to adapt and overcome complex situations whilst working independently to solve problems
- Ability to adapt communication style according to audience, such as putting young people at ease and explaining procedures
- Ability to manage, prioritise and organise own workload and that of others.
Desirable
- Can demonstrate the understanding of service change needs
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Caring and compassionate
- Commitment to teamwork and family involvement
- Role model professional behaviours
Desirable
- Ability to assist others to gain skills and confidence
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).
