Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.
Open only to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system,which is limited toHampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Southern Health FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, Solent NHS Trust, South Central Ambulance Service or Hampshire Hospitals FT.
Main duties of the job
An exiting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, proactive and highly organised individual to undertake the role of Phlebotomy Coordinator for our Pathology Phlebotomy team.
The main focus of the role is to provide day to day management and supervision of our ward based Phlebotomy team.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised.
Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There is potential to develop this role with opportunities for further training to develop your career.
Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised.
Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore whats possible for the role and service.
This role primarily covers our ward based Phlebotomy service but you'd be required to work collaboratively with the other phlebotomy coordinators to provide cover for our outpatient service.The role is primarily Monday to Friday but a degree of flexibility is required as the leadership team provide supervisor cover for weekends and some evenings.
The role requires day to day management/supervision of a roving ward based Phlebotomy team with focus on providing support and advice to your Phlebotomists.
You will approachable and have a excellent problem solving and communication skills and work with a wide range of professionals across both pathology and the ward environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There is potential to develop this role with opportunities for further training to develop your career.
Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised.
Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore whats possible for the role and service.
This role primarily covers our ward based Phlebotomy service but you'd be required to work collaboratively with the other phlebotomy coordinators to provide cover for our outpatient service.The role is primarily Monday to Friday but a degree of flexibility is required as the leadership team provide supervisor cover for weekends and some evenings.
The role requires day to day management/supervision of a roving ward based Phlebotomy team with focus on providing support and advice to your Phlebotomists.
You will approachable and have a excellent problem solving and communication skills and work with a wide range of professionals across both pathology and the ward environment.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Communication
- Microsoft Office skills
- Record keeping
- Leadership
Qualifications, knowledge, and experience
Essential
- 5 GCSE's or equivalent at grade 4 or above, which must include English and Maths
- NVQ 4 or equivalent qualification in leadership/management
- High degree of manual dexterity and precision.
- Able to undertake a repetitive procedure that may involve standing or bending at a workstation for extended periods.
- Cannulation and Venesection clinical skills qualification or equivalent.
Desirable
- First Aid training
- Previous experience of phlebotomy
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Communication
- Microsoft Office skills
- Record keeping
- Leadership
Qualifications, knowledge, and experience
Essential
- 5 GCSE's or equivalent at grade 4 or above, which must include English and Maths
- NVQ 4 or equivalent qualification in leadership/management
- High degree of manual dexterity and precision.
- Able to undertake a repetitive procedure that may involve standing or bending at a workstation for extended periods.
- Cannulation and Venesection clinical skills qualification or equivalent.
Desirable
- First Aid training
- Previous experience of phlebotomy
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).
