Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
An opportunity has arisen within Laboratory Medicine for a full time position as Specimen Reception Supervisor. The successful candidate will oversee the smooth running of specimen receptions within the three hospitals in Swansea Bay. You will work at Morriston, Singleton and Neath/ port Talbot Hospitals, on a rotational basis.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our skilled and dedicated laboratory medicine team. Ideally, you will have a science degree, a science Higher National Diploma, or equivalent experience.
The post holder will supervise a team of biomedical support workers (BMSW) who prepare patient samples received in the laboratory medicine department for analysis. These duties will include entering patient and associated testing details into the Laboratory Medicine computer system. The post holder will also prepare rosters in conjunction with section managers and other supervisory duties under the direction of the receptions manager.
The post holder will maintain personal development and competency to meet the changing demands of the job and participate in appropriate training activities and assist support staff development and training
The Laboratory Medicine Department has its laboratories at Morriston, Singleton, Neath Port Talbot and Princess of Wales* Hospitals and provide a 24 hour service for blood tests on patients from hospitals, clinics and GP surgeries within the SBU Health Board population. This post will require rotation to all sites within the laboratory medicine department.
*Pending health board boundary changes.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Level 4 Science or Management qualification (e.g. HNC/HND in a science area) or equivalent experience.
2. IT skills including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
3. Able to coordinate and allocate staff effectively and efficiently in order to provide the best service Health and Safety issues.
Desirable criteria
4. Suitable Qualifications in Training.
5. Suitable Qualifications in Health and Safety.
6. Background knowledge of laboratory medicine.
Experience
Essential criteria
7. Healthcare background.
8. Experience in training all grades of staff.
Desirable criteria
9. Experience of working in a laboratory.
10. Experience with statistical software.
Training/Supervisor experience
Essential criteria
11. Training experience
Desirable criteria
12. Supervisor experience
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
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Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable