University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust
Phlebotomy Team Leader
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Job Description
About the Role
Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services provides phlebotomy services at 6 main sites; University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust in Coventry and in Rugby, City of Coventry Health Centre in Coventry, George Eliot Hospital in Nuneaton and South Warwick Foundation Trust in Warwick with Out-patient and In-Patient services. A number of Community Clinics, GP Clinics and Domiciliary services are also supported, covering, Coventry, Warwickshire, Leicestershire and Birmingham.
Perform phlebotomy and support other staff of a team whilst providing optimum patient care. To deputise for the Phlebotomy supervisor in their absence and carry out duties deemed reasonable by the phlebotomy manager.
We are looking for some keen and enthusiastic individuals who can bring forward thinking ideas to our very busy department.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Please be advised that this role is not eligible for sponsorship
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Key Responsibilities
- We are currently looking for a Phlebotomy Team Leader to work at UHCW. We are looking to increase access to our services for patients, and are therefore looking to introduce both In-patient and Out-Patient services across 7 days. Applicants will be expected to work shift patterns to support these services going forwards, including early, late, weekend and Bank Holiday shifts.
- Responsible for the collection of blood samples from inpatients, outpatients, clinics, GP surgeries and homes of patients as specified by the supervisor. They must be experienced in taking blood from all types of patients of all ages from babies to the elderly.
- Undertake Competency assessments of the Venepuncture procedure to all new staff.
- To be a point of reference for Health and safety for the department attending and supporting regular Health and Safety meetings held by the division in the absence of the Phlebotomy Supervisor.
- Responsible for monitoring and recording of staff leave / absence.
- Responsible for ensuring mandatory training is completed.
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About Us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
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Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Ben Foster
- Job title: Pre-Analytic Service Lead
- Email address: ben.foster@uhcw.nhs.uk
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