Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work for Dorset Healthcare, as a Community Phlebotomist Supervisor within the Weymouth and Portland Locality. This is a unique job both as a phlebotomist working within patients' homes, making clinical decisions, and leading and managing the small, close-knit team.
This is an ideal role for an experienced phlebotomist, with the ability to teach and manage other staff. The post holder will manage the caseload, prioritise the workload, and have excellent communication and problem-solving skills. This will be a developing role as the service expands.
This is a 24-hour role, over four days from Monday to Friday only. There is no requirement for work on weekends or bank holidays.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Access to a car with a valid driving license is essential for this role. Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high quality and efficient community phlebotomy service to housebound patients in the locality.
To supervise on a daily basis the community phlebotomy team, ensuring the highest quality of service and allocation of resources.
To ensure the phlebotomists are appropriately trained to a high level, and skills remain current and updated when required, and where necessary performance management.
Experience of clinical work in the community is desirable but training will be offered to the successful applicant.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare, we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us, you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all we do.
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role, please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills, and Training
* Care Certificate, NVQ 3 or equivalent
* Venepuncture competency certificate
Job Specific Experience
* Experience of dealing with the public
* Experience of managing a workload
* Teaching and assessing experience
Managerial/Supervisory Experience
* Understanding the role of phlebotomy supervisor
* Experience in supervising other staff
IT/Resources
* Experience of using spreadsheets, database, and/or presentation software
* Evidence of demonstrating Trust's values and behaviours
* Work systematically and under pressure to tight deadlines using own initiative
* Inspire confidence in a team and have a confident approach to work
Business Travel
* Holds a full UK driving licence
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.
Employer Name
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
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