At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.
The University Hospital of North Midlands, Mid Cheshire and East Cheshire NHS Trusts work in partnership following the formation of the Pathology Network North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service (NMCPS).
We are seeking applications from enthusiastic, highly motivated and confident individuals to join our Phlebotomy team as a Deputy Phlebotomy Manager. 2 positions are available.
The successful applicant would be expected to support the Phlebotomy Manager in the delivery of the Phlebotomy service at Royal Stoke Hospital.
The successful applicant will also be expected to provide cover and support across NMCPS sites when required to do so.
The collection of quality blood samples from patients is a vital stage in many medical investigations.
Based at Royal Stoke Hospital, the successful applicant will be expected to provide day to day management of the phlebotomy team. You will also be expected to deputise for the Phlebotomy Manager and support the phlebotomy supervisor(s).
The role will involve the day to day management of a team of phlebotomists to ensure standardised best practices are delivered at all locations. You should have experience of staff supervision and enjoy taking a proactive approach to problem solving.
Experience in all phlebotomy techniques is essential. Previous supervisory experience would be considered an advantage.
The successful applicant must enjoy working with people and possess good communication skills. Attention to detail is important along with basic key board skills.
Strong IT skills are essential, along with experience of data entry and use of Microsoft Office applications.
Above all, you should have a mature attitude to work with the desire to use your leadership abilities, initiative and communication skills to provide an excellent service for our patients.
Applicants will be required to use their own vehicle to travel to the various community locations for which traveling expenses will be reimbursed.
The position is full time; 37.5 hours per week.
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Please see attached job description and person specification for additional information about the role.
