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Job Overview
Applicants are invited for the post of Pre-Analytical Supervisor within the Blood Sciences Department of Pathology.
Individuals will require excellent communication and interpersonal skills who is enthusiastic and well-motivated.
The role is to support the Pre-Analytical Manager and Deputy Manager across ABUHB including the Grange University Hospital, Royal Gwent Hospital and Nevill Hall Hospital.
The Blood Sciences reception is primarily responsible for the receipt of patient specimens predominantly blood samples, from primary and secondary care across the ABUHB catchment. Once receipted these specimens are entered electronically onto the Laboratory Information System before being passed into the Blood Science laboratory for diagnostic testing.
You will be based in Pathology at our hub in the Grange University Hospital but will be required to rotate across all sites as necessary.
Main duties of the job
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
You will be expected to oversee the day to day running of the Blood Sciences Reception.
Full time or job share applications will be considered.
The post is a full-time permanent role, covering 37.5 hrs Mon – Fri, although occasional weekend / out of hours work may be required.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Basic education in numeracy and literacy
Desirable criteria
Management / leadership qualification
5 GCSE's or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
Previous laboratory experience
Evidence of having responsibility or involvement in staff management
Desirable criteria
Office / lab work
Previous supervisory experience
Skills
Essential criteria
Good communication skills
Organisational skills
Desirable criteria
Leadership skills
Computer skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria
Knowledge of function between pathology departments
Ability to learn
Desirable criteria
Knowledge of computer applications
Personal attributes
Essential criteria
Conscientious and reliable
Ability to work under pressure, initiative
Desirable criteria
Can demonstrate leadership qualities
Other
Essential criteria
Attention to detail
Caring attitude