Job summary
We are looking for an individual with excellent communication & interpersonal skills who is energetic, enthusiastic, and well-motivated to join the Blood sciences leadership team.
This is a new role to support the Pre-analytical Manager across ABUHB including the Grange University Hospital (GUH), Royal Gwent Hospital (RGH) and Nevill Hall Hospital (NHH). Along with the Pre-analytical Manager the successful candidate will be responsible for managing Phlebotomy & Specimen reception departments.
Pathology Phlebotomy currently covers all ward-based services at GUH, RGH & NHH as well as OPD at NHH. The Phlebotomy team comprises of two B4 supervisors and a team of B2 Phlebotomists who rotate between hospital sites.
The Blood Science reception is primarily responsible for the receipt of patient specimens predominately blood samples, from primary & secondary care across the ABUHB catchment. Once receipted these specimens are entered electronically into the Laboratory Information system before being passed into the Blood Science laboratory for diagnostic testing. The reception team covers GUH (hub site) & RGH and comprises of two B4 supervisors and a team of Health Care Support workers/Medical Laboratory assistants.
You will be based in Pathology at our hub in GUH but will be required to rotate across all sites as necessary.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide robust, conscientious leadership and have a sound knowledge of managing a busy department, HR and quality systems.
You will be expected to oversee the day-to-day planning and organisation of Blood Science Reception and the Phlebotomy Service motivating and managing staff, prioritising a busy workload and overseeing all daily operations.
You will have the support of the Pre-analytical manager, two Band 4 pre-analytical supervisors & two Band 4 Phlebotomy supervisors as well as the Blood Science department managers.
This is a band 5 position, the successful candidate will be educated to Degree level or have demonstrable equivalent knowledge and experience, such as a strong pathology/Phlebotomy, NHS experience, supervisory/management experience & a good understanding of quality management. A Trainee / Annex 21 Band 5 could be considered.
The post is a Part-time permanent role, covering 30.0 hours Mon-Fri, although occasional weekend/out of hours work may be required.
The department has full UKAS accreditation and supports career progression & staff development at all levels. Continuous professional development (CPD) is actively encouraged and supported.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
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
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
Person Specification
Aptitude and ability
Essential
- Effective leadership skills.
- Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others.
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to meet deadlines and to work under pressure
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Good working knowledge, gained through a combination of experience and training of Microsoft products. o Knowledge of Word o Knowledge of Excel o Knowledge of PowerPoint
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing a varied and complex workload
- Experience of using initiative and enthusiasm to problem solve
- Experience of developing and improving administrative procedures and practices
- Relevant experience in NHS
- Proven ability to liaise with people at all levels
- Good knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office applications.
Desirable
- Experience of working in NHS organisations and familiar with NHS terminology
- Experience of operational line management and supervising staff
- Experience of working with NHS systems such as ESR & Health Roster etc.
- Experience of Phlebotomy Services
- Experience of working with All Wales Laboratory Information system (LIMS)
- Working experience of laboratory practices, analytics and sample workflow
- Experience of delivering and developing training programmes
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or demonstrable equivalent knowledge and experience
- Knowledge of administrative processes and procedures.
- Knowledge of the functions and structure of healthcare Services.
Desirable
- Familiarity will UKAS standards and quality processes.
Values
Essential
- Uphold the values and behaviours framework of ABUHB.
- Flexible to meet the needs of the Service
- Values and respects others, treats everyone as an individual Is non judgemental
- otivated to be genuinely kind and caring, helps and cooperates with colleagues
- Takes pride in themselves, their appearance, their role and where they work.
Other
Essential
- Expected to be able to travel across ABUHB as required.
Person Specification
Aptitude and ability
Essential
- Effective leadership skills.
- Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others.
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to meet deadlines and to work under pressure
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Good working knowledge, gained through a combination of experience and training of Microsoft products. o Knowledge of Word o Knowledge of Excel o Knowledge of PowerPoint
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing a varied and complex workload
- Experience of using initiative and enthusiasm to problem solve
- Experience of developing and improving administrative procedures and practices
- Relevant experience in NHS
- Proven ability to liaise with people at all levels
- Good knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office applications.
Desirable
- Experience of working in NHS organisations and familiar with NHS terminology
- Experience of operational line management and supervising staff
- Experience of working with NHS systems such as ESR & Health Roster etc.
- Experience of Phlebotomy Services
- Experience of working with All Wales Laboratory Information system (LIMS)
- Working experience of laboratory practices, analytics and sample workflow
- Experience of delivering and developing training programmes
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or demonstrable equivalent knowledge and experience
- Knowledge of administrative processes and procedures.
- Knowledge of the functions and structure of healthcare Services.
Desirable
- Familiarity will UKAS standards and quality processes.
Values
Essential
- Uphold the values and behaviours framework of ABUHB.
- Flexible to meet the needs of the Service
- Values and respects others, treats everyone as an individual Is non judgemental
- otivated to be genuinely kind and caring, helps and cooperates with colleagues
- Takes pride in themselves, their appearance, their role and where they work.
Other
Essential
- Expected to be able to travel across ABUHB as required.
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).
