Posted Date
22/11/2024
Description
University Hospitals Dorset has an opening for an experienced Senior Phlebotomist at our Bournemouth site. The role involves working with the team using phlebotomy skills and assisting the Phlebotomy Manager in the the day to day running of the Phlebotomy service.
This role is physically demanding, requiring you to have great attention to detail and accuracy when performing venepuncture. As a senior phlebotomist and team leader you will be expected to perform to a high standard, be flexible, supportive and be a trusted point of contact for the team. You will be required to train staff with their clinical skills and support with rostering and staff management.
If you looking for a new challenge? Then this is the role for you.
One full time post at 37.5 hours per week.
The service operates between 07.00-16:30 Monday to Friday; 7.00-12.00 Saturday and Sunday and includes bank holidays.
Please note: Previous unsuccessful applicants need not apply
Base Location: Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: to be confirmed
• To perform venepuncture on adults in a friendly, efficient and professional manner, both as inpatients and outpatients.
• Perform venepuncture across all sites where a service is provided
• Provide training, support and leadership to phlebotomists in a professional manner acting as a role model under the guidance of the team leader.
• Prioritise workload effectively so as to provide a continuous service across the trust and outside.
• Perform phlebotomy safely, efficiently and professionally as instructed, providing additional support as dictated by the needs of the patient
• To work flexibly as a team leader to provide an efficient Phlebotomy Service
• Perform venepuncture in all required settings
• To ensure the procedures for security, safety and confidentiality are complied with at all times
• Organise staff on a daily basis
• Develop effective working relationships with all staff and clinicians, both internal and external to the trust
• Promote and maintain a positive culture and attitude in the department to enable all staff to give of their best and to enable the provision of an efficient and high quality service.
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Salary26,530.00 - 29,114.00 Annual