Phlebotomy Team Leader - INTERNAL

Job overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

THIS POST IS A SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING

Applications are invited from enthusiastic and well-motivated individuals to join our team providing high quality, compassionate care to our patients.
The successful candidate will oversee the smooth running of phlebotomy departments within the three hospitals in Swansea Bay. Morriston, Singleton, Neath Port Talbot Hospitals as well as NPT resource centre, Gorseinon Hospital and Central Clinic. Successful candidates will need to be able to cover any of these sites.
The successful candidates will be required to undertake a wide range of duties appropriate to the Phlebotomy section but will mainly be involved with the collection of blood samples by venepuncture for analysis from hospital wards, outpatients, primary care and community clinics. The post holder will also prepare rosters in conjunction with section managers and other supervisory duties under the direction of the receptions manager.

The successful candidates will be required to participate in the weekend / bank holiday rota. You will be required to travel between sites in a timely manner.

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

Main duties of the job

The post holder will maintain personal development and competency to meet the changing demands of the job and participate in appropriate training activities and assist support staff development and training

Working for our organisation

We believe staff are our best asset and we want 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 or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and 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 that our 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Healthcare background
• Experience in all aspects of phlebotomy
• Experience in training all grades of staff
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload.
• Manual dexterity.
• Effective communication skills.
• Good spoken & written English.
• Good document and report preparation skills

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in a laboratory
• First aid
• The ability to speak Welsh

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Level 4 Science or Management qualification (e.g. HNC/HND in a science area) or equivalent experience.
• IT skills including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
• Being able to coordinate and allocate staff effectively and efficiently in order to provide the best service

Desirable criteria

• A member of the National Association of phlebotomist.
• Suitable Qualifications in Training
• Suitable Qualifications in Health and Safety
• Background knowledge of laboratory medicine.
• Background knowledge of hospital specialties
• Experience with statistical software

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable