We are recruiting for a Deputy POCT and Phlebotomy Manager to join our team where you will help lead the provision of phlebotomy and point-of-care testing (POCT) services across Oxford Health NHS FT.
Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team
Caring, safe and excellent
This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) based at the Warneford Hospital in Oxford as well as undertaking work at multiple sites across the Trust.
Key responsibilities
Under the direction of the Clinical Lead and the Phlebotomy and POCT Manager, provide effective deputisation, line management and coordination of Phlebotomy and POCT services. This will involve supporting the development and maintenance of a quality management system which functions to uphold Trust-wide governance for patient safety and centred care for both Phlebotomy and the 800+ POCT devices across the Trust. These services are provided Trust-wide across hospital inpatient, outpatient and community services.
This role directly involves clinical duties, i.e. taking patient’s blood, undertaking point of care testing, and you will be a fully competent phlebotomist. You will have the knowledge and skills required to ensure the provision of a safe and efficient service. You will be required to communicate effectively with others, including patients, colleagues and healthcare staff.
You will be responsible to lead the development and maintenance of the POCT middleware systems – AQURE and support the delivery of a POCT and Phlebotomy training and competency framework that covers theoretical and practical training to ensure robust provision and maintenance of skills to clinical services.
This role will also support the setting up and implementation of service evaluations in collaboration with industry partners for novel technologies.
Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties.
Benefits
* Excellent opportunities for career progression
* Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
* 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
* NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
* Competitive pension scheme
* Lease car scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Mental Health First Aiders
* Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
* Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Matt Atkins Job title: Clinical Lead – Pathology, POCT & Phlebotomy Email address: matt.atkins@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01865902859
At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.
Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.
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