Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

0813 - Senior Phlebotomist (OPD)

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Job summary

The interview date for this role will be 28th September 2023.

As Senior Phlebotomist you would be supervising and ensuring the smooth running of 2 Phlebotomy sites- at B.D.G.H and the Community Diagnostic Centre located in Barnsley town centre.

They will have extensive knowledge and experience of all duties and competences required of a Phlebotomist. The post holder will supervise the team in the day to day running of the service.

Main duties of the job

To ensure all phlebotomy staff perform their duties safely and effectively to a high quality.

Provide help to other team members in times of difficulty/need where it is felt the support of a Senior is required.

Organization of staff rotas and plan annual leave/absence cover where required.

The post holder will be responsible for arranging all mandatory competence-based training requirements for their team.

Deliver the practical element of the Trusts Venepuncture training package and mentor through their training all newly appointed staff.

Record and deal with any service user comments/complaints accordingly.

Assist in the investigation of complaints as required.

Day to day organizational responsibilities of the Phlebotomy team, reporting any anomalies to the Phlebotomy Service Manager or other appropriate Manager.

In addition to these duties the post holder will share responsibility to deputise for the Phlebotomy Services Manager as required in their absence.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

We welcome applications from individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route.

**Please note funding for travel and associated relocation costs may not be covered by the Trust**

Please see further details below.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year

Contract

Secondment

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9163-0813i-09-23

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with the public.
  • Experience of the Health Care setting.
  • Roster management experience.
  • Have experience and clear understanding of the requirements of all areas of phlebotomy covered by Pathology.
  • Health and safety risk management training.

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

  • Manual dexterity.
  • Understanding of team members needs with regards to support required.
  • Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
  • Ability to pay attention to detail.
  • Ability to work as a team but also with minimal supervision when required.
  • Willing to undertake any further training as and when required to extend this role.

Trust Values

Essential

  • In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
  • In around 100 words please describe how you would contribute to a well functioning team.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Have undertaken and been deemed competent in the theory and practical training of venepuncture and have practised regular venepuncture for the last 3 years.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with the public.
  • Experience of the Health Care setting.
  • Roster management experience.
  • Have experience and clear understanding of the requirements of all areas of phlebotomy covered by Pathology.
  • Health and safety risk management training.

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

  • Manual dexterity.
  • Understanding of team members needs with regards to support required.
  • Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
  • Ability to pay attention to detail.
  • Ability to work as a team but also with minimal supervision when required.
  • Willing to undertake any further training as and when required to extend this role.

Trust Values

Essential

  • In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
  • In around 100 words please describe how you would contribute to a well functioning team.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Have undertaken and been deemed competent in the theory and practical training of venepuncture and have practised regular venepuncture for the last 3 years.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Phlebotomy Service Manager

Sharon Daly

sharon.daly@nhs.net

01226432582

Details

Date posted

01 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year

Contract

Secondment

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9163-0813i-09-23

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


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