Phlebotomy Supervisor

We are looking for a confident, reliable and well presented individual to join our phlebotomy team

Based at County Hospital rotating to RS when required to do so the successful applicant will be an integral part of the phlebotomy rota and expected to provide day to day supervision of the phlebotomy team in all of the above locations You will also be expected to deputise for the Phlebotomy Manager when necessary

The collection of quality blood samples from patients is a vital stage in many medical investigations.

You will be working both on the wards and in the Outpatient Department

We offer a phlebotomy service in a range of locations across North Midlands including Royal Stoke Hospital, County Hospital. Community Walk In Centres and Community bookable clinics

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we’re highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Experience in all phlebotomy techniques is essential Previous supervisory experience would be considered an advantage The successful applicant must enjoy working with people and possess good communication skills Attention to detail is important along with basic key board skills

It is a requirement of your role that you have access to a vehicle for work purposes, which must be suitable for travelling to community phlebotomy clinics and transporting samples back to the hospital premises. It is your responsibility to ensure that the vehicle is insured for class 1 business use and for the transportation of pathology samples. Expenses will be paid in accordance with Trust policy when you use your vehicle for work purposes.

Hours of work are 37.5 per week
- 4.5 days - over seven days worked primarily 7.30 am - 5pm Monday to Friday There will be a requirement to work occasional bank holidays Weekend working 7.30 am - 11.30am will be required approximately one weekend in four for which time off will be given in the preceding week

Part time hours will be considered for suitable applicants