Swansea Bay University Health Board

Phlebotomy Team Leader

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced phlebotomist to join our team at Swansea Bay UHB, as a Team Leader.

The position will involve the daily supervision of a team of phlebotomists, being the first point of contact for all the phlebotomy team. Also, communicating efficiently with consultants, doctors, ward managers, nurses, patients etc.

Main duties of the job

Applications are invited from enthusiastic, flexible and well motivated individuals with experience in all aspects of phlebotomy to join our team providing high quality, compassionate care to our patients.

The successful candidates will be required to undertake a wide range of duties appropriate to the Phlebotomy section but will mainly be involved with day to day supervision of the service in inpatient, outpatient, primary care and community locations.

We currently have one permanent post available covering at our Morriston, Singleton, Neath Port Talbot Hospitals as well as our new "hub" sites based in community locations. The successful candidate will need to be able to cover at any of these sites

The successful candidates will be required to participate in the weekend / bank holiday rota.

Having a blood test done is often an essential step in a patients diagnosis or treatment and the care we give makes a real difference to this journey.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Details

Date posted

15 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£24,308 to £26,676 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

130-ACS120-0523

Job locations

Morriston, Singleton & Neath Port Talbot Hospitals

Swansea

SA6 6NL


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Training qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 5 years experience in phlebotomy

Desirable

  • Supervisory experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Training qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 5 years experience in phlebotomy

Desirable

  • Supervisory experience

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).

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

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Morriston, Singleton & Neath Port Talbot Hospitals

Swansea

SA6 6NL


Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Morriston, Singleton & Neath Port Talbot Hospitals

Swansea

SA6 6NL


Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Pre-Analytical Service Manager

Laura Hughes

laura.s.hughes@wales.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

15 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£24,308 to £26,676 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

130-ACS120-0523

Job locations

Morriston, Singleton & Neath Port Talbot Hospitals

Swansea

SA6 6NL


Supporting documents

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