NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as a Band 6 Phlebotomy Nurse Co-ordinator, playing a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across Community Treatment and Care Centres. You will lead and co-ordinate phlebotomy services, working autonomously while supporting a skilled and dedicated team. Within NHSGGC, you will be part of one of the largest and most innovative NHS organisations, committed to excellence, improvement and person-centred care. The role offers the chance to shape service delivery, influence patient experience and support workforce development. You will work collaboratively across primary and secondary care, ensuring services are responsive, safe and effective. This is a rewarding leadership role where your expertise will directly enhance outcomes for patients and communities.
All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- This is full-time, permanent
- Shift Pattern to be confirmed
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You will be working within Glasgow City Wide
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and co-ordinate the delivery of phlebotomy services across CTAC ensuring safe, effective and person-centred care
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Manage and support staff including supervision, rota planning, recruitment and performance management
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Oversee caseload management and prioritisation of patient care across clinic and domiciliary settings
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Ensure compliance with clinical standards, policies, procedures and professional guidelines
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Provide clinical leadership, mentorship and training to nursing and phlebotomy teams
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Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, stakeholders and partner organisations to optimise service delivery
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Monitor quality, manage risk, and support audit and service improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- Registered first level nurse with current NMC registration
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Significant clinical experience with specialist knowledge in phlebotomy or community nursing practice
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Experience in a supervisory or team leader role within the NHS environment
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Demonstrable leadership, organisational and workload management skills
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Proven ability to communicate effectively including negotiation, influencing and conflict resolution
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Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and national care agendas with ability to apply them in practice
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IT literacy and report writing skills with ability to work autonomously and support service development
What we offer:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
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A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
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Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
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Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
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Enhanced pay for working public holidays
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NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
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Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Elizabeth Millar, Nurse Team Lead on [email protected] or 07740864984
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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