Phlebotomy Supervisor • Bury St. Edmunds West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nPhlebotomy Supervisor with West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust in Bury St. Edmunds\n\n If you are passionate about patient care and would like to work in a busy environment, then the role of Phlebotomy Supervisor may be for you. Our team of Phlebotomists take blood samples from inpatients at West Suffolk Hospital (WSH) and from outpatients at WSH, Newmarket Community Hospital, Mildenhall Health Centre and Sudbury Community Health Centre. The inpatient service is provided over a seven-day week, whilst for outpatients the service is weekdays plus Saturday mornings at WSH. This is an exciting time with the opening of the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Newmarket Hospital set for later this year. The phlebotomy team are now recruiting to support the new service at the CDC which will be running seven days a week with the aim of bringing diagnostic testing closer to patients. The successful candidates will need to have good problem-solving skills and be able to work under pressure. They will be required to supervise the day to day running of a team ensuring that staff are allocated to support the service in a timely manner. Additional tasks may need to be performed such as assisting the phlebotomy management team with recruitment and rosters, and in overall service delivery. Good communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels are essential to this role as is a comprehensive working knowledge of all phlebotomy procedures. Part-time and fulltime positions are available. The successful candidate will need to be: caring and passionate well organised self-motivated a team player And to uphold the organisation's First Trust Values: Fairness - We value fairness and treat each other appropriately and justly. Inclusivity We are inclusive, appreciating the diversity and unique contribution everyone brings to the organisation. Respect We respect and are kind to one another and to patients. Safety We put safety first for patients and staff. Teamwork We work and communicate as a team. The post will involve working between sites to cover as and when required including the Newmarket Community Diagnostic Centre. If you would like to help us, put patients first or for further information, please contact Shan Barnes , Phlebotomy Manager on 01284 712767 About us Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see job description and person specification for full details. To be part of the team responsible for the collection of blood samples by venepuncture or finger prick, from patients served by West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. To represent the West Suffolk Hospital Pathology Department and assist the department in achieving its quality objectives including feeding back on the needs of users. Communication with all patients of varying needs. Accurate identification of patient and labelling of samples. Requirement to perform phlebotomy duties at various locations to support the development of the phlebotomy service. Maintains records in relation to activities carried out. To cover the duties of other Phlebotomists on all sites, when on leave, or in the event of illness. To deputise for the Phlebotomy Manager. To work flexibly in respect of service needs which may include an extended working day and participation in the delivery of a 7 days per week service. The work of the service brings staff into contact with human body fluids, tissues and hazardous chemicals. This may include blood, pus, urine, faeces, and respiratory secretions. "}