Applications are invited from enthusiastic experienced Phlebotomists ideally with experience of managing a team.
You will lead our forward thinking, friendly, pro-active team providing a high quality and compassionate service to our patients across the varying clinical arenas within the Trust.
We are looking for a self- motivated, hardworking individual with good manual dexterity, a 'can do' approach to their work, excellent communication and listening skills, comfortable with using their initiative and desire to support, develop and lead our Phlebotomy service within Dorset County Hospital Foundation Trust.
The post is based within Dorset County Hospital and will provide Phlebotomy leadership and support to the wards, the A & E Department, Paediatric clinics and outpatients clinics at both South Walks House and Weymouth Hospital.
The service is a seven day a week service and operates 365 days per year. Staff are rostered for weekends and bank holidays.
Experience with training and competency compliance is ideally required.
To facilitate and oversee a high quality and efficient Phlebotomy service to the Trust.
• To provide leadership, supervision and operational management of the Phlebotomy team.
• To daily manage the in-patient and out-patient Phlebotomy service. Ensuring the quality of the service and working to enhance patient experience of the service. To ensure the Phlebotomists are appropriately trained, subject to regular competency revalidation and where necessary performance managed.
• To participate in staff governance procedures such as staff recruitment, appraisal and attendance management.
• To adhere to the Trust policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Monitor the performance of the service and ensure it meets the needs of the users and patients.
• To develop the service as required in conjunction with the Care Group Service Manager.
• To ensure that i) a robust relationship of trust and understanding with patients and other groups and ii) a good public image and perception of the Phlebotomy service is always maintained.
At DCHFT we pride ourselves on the care we provide to our patients and on creating a pro active culture to our staff. We work hard to create a positive, dynamic and inclusive environment for all.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
As detailed within the job description/person specification.
• To facilitate and oversee a high quality and efficient Phlebotomy service to the Trust.
• To provide leadership, supervision and operational management of the Phlebotomy team.
• To daily manage the in-patient and out-patient Phlebotomy service. Ensuring the quality of the service and working to enhance patient experience of the service. To ensure the Phlebotomists are appropriately trained, subject to regular competency revalidation and where necessary performance managed.
• To participate in staff governance procedures such as staff recruitment, appraisal and attendance management.
• To adhere to the Trust policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Monitor the performance of the service and ensure it meets the needs of the users and patients.
• To develop the service as required in conjunction with the Care Group Service Manager.
• To ensure that i) a robust relationship of trust and understanding with patients and other groups and ii) a good public image and perception of the Phlebotomy service is always maintained.
This advert closes on Monday 23 Dec 2024
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