Job Description

Phlebotomy Team Lead

Rivers Hospital (Outpatients Department)

(Full-time / 37.5 hrs per week / Monday 08:00-16:00; Tuesday-Friday 09:00-17:00 / Saturday shifts available as extra)

The role

We’re looking for a passionate Phlebotomist with leadership experience to join our Phlebotomy Team at Rivers Hospital Outpatients Department.

Our Phlebotomy team supports busy Outpatients, Ward and Theatre departments and colleagues will rely on your support. Together, you will deliver the highest quality clinical outcomes in a supported environment.  Previous phlebotomy experience is essential for this role.  Leadership experience is desired.  You will be valued for your skills and expertise and given opportunity to develop, because at Ramsay Health Care UK, we know our people are our most important asset.

Where you’ll be based

Phlebotomy team is based in Outpatients Department but works closely with a number of teams across the Hospital.

This post is to ensure adequate leadership support for the busy team.  The job role will combine being hands on phlebotomist and a team leader.  The post is full-time only – 37.5 hours per week.  Team Lead will be expected to work one Saturday per month (08:00-14:00 in addition or within contracted hours).

Phlebotomy department is working towards extending its opening ours to:

Monday - Friday 08:00-20:00

Saturday 08:00-14:00

Team Lead will work Monday (08:00-16:00) and Tuesday-Friday (09:00-17:00) to support the team during busiest times.

What you’ll bring with you

Experience and up to date training in phlebotomyLeadership experience (further leadership training available via Ramsay Academy)Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlinesGood written and verbal communication skillsGood computer skillsProven customer services skillsBe a highly motivated individualEnjoy working in constantly and rapidly changing environmentsFlexible approach to your duties and your hours

Benefits

Contributory pension schemeAttractive enhancement rates for permanent and bank work: 30%–100% for evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays25 days’ annual leave plus eight Bank Holiday daysFamily friendly policies including enhanced parental leavePrivate healthcare and life assuranceFree uniform and DBS checkFree onsite parking and a subsidised staff restaurantAccess to our employee discount programmeWellbeing Centre and access to 24/7 employee assistance lineLong service, employee recognition and appreciation awardsAccess to the Ramsay Academy giving you genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your career

About us 

We’re Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year, we’re one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialised clinical services from routine to complex surgery, day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and physiotherapy. In addition, we also have our three standalone decontamination units which are essential to supporting our clinical outcomes. 94% of our facilities are rated ‘Good’ by the CQC, and we are extremely proud of the high quality of our staff as well as excellent relationships with doctors and our strong, longstanding partnership with the NHS.

We’re part of a global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience that operates in 11 countries across the world. As people caring for people, our ethos helps make a huge difference in the lives of millions. We know that our people are our most important asset to our organisation, and are the key to our success and continuing growth.

To apply

Please, apply directly via www.ramsayhealth.co.uk/careers 

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to close our adverts prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.

We care.
 

It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.
 

“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.