About this role
Job summary
At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.
The University Hospital of North Midlands, Mid Cheshire and East Cheshire NHS Trusts work in partnership following the formation of the Pathology Network North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service (NMCPS).
We are seeking applications from enthusiastic, highly motivated and confident individuals to join our Phlebotomy team as a Deputy Phlebotomy Manager. 2 positions are available.
The successful applicant would be expected to support the Phlebotomy Manager in the delivery of the Phlebotomy service at Royal Stoke Hospital.
The successful applicant will also be expected to provide cover and support across NMCPS sites when required to do so.
The collection of quality blood samples from patients is a vital stage in many medical investigations.
Main duties of the job
Based at Royal Stoke Hospital, the successful applicant will be expected to provide day to day management of the phlebotomy team. You will also be expected to deputise for the Phlebotomy Manager and support the phlebotomy supervisor(s).
The role will involve the day to day management of a team of phlebotomists to ensure standardised best practices are delivered at all locations. You should have experience of staff supervision and enjoy taking a proactive approach to problem solving.
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.
Strong IT skills are essential, along with experience of data entry and use of Microsoft Office applications.
Above all, you should have a mature attitude to work with the desire to use your leadership abilities, initiative and communication skills to provide an excellent service for our patients.
Applicants will be required to use their own vehicle to travel to the various community locations for which traveling expenses will be reimbursed.
The position is full time; 37.5 hours per week.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for additional information about the role.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications Essential
o5 GCSEs or equivalent to include English and Maths at grade C or above or equivalent oTrained phlebotomist
Desirable
oOCR equivalent in working with Excel, Power point, Access and Outlook (or equivalent software) oNVQ II in Customer Care
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience Essential
oDemonstrable experience of staff supervision oThe post holder is expected to be highly competent in phlebotomy techniques oExcellent organisational and prioritisation skills and able to work to deadlines oExcellent team working skills including assisting and covering the work of other team members as appropriate oAbility to collate information and demonstrate effective systems for accurate recording both manually and electronically.
Desirable
oKnowledge of the NHS
Personal Qualities Essential
oAble to maintain strict confidentiality at all times oWell-developed interpersonal skills oAbility to establish rapport and credibility with individuals of all disciplines and at all levels both internal and external to the Trust oFlexible in approach to service needs oMust have suitable private transport, insured for class 1 business use, and be able to travel to community phlebotomy clinics and transport samples for analysis
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)