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Job summary

Main area
Administration
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 30 hours per week (Monday to Friday ideally 09:30hrs to 15:30hrs. A degree of flexibility is available around these hours.)
Job ref
405-24-AC454PHLE
Employer
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Dorset County Hospital
Town
Dorchester
Salary
£24,071 - £25,674 Pro Rata Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/09/2024 23:59
Interview date
09/09/2024

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Phlebotomy Team Administrator (Subject to Banding)

NHS AfC: Band 3

Outstanding Care, Outstanding Careers

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Job overview

Applications are invited for the exciting, varied and rewarding post of Phlebotomy Team Administrator.

You will join our dedicated, enthusiastic , forward thinking and friendly Phlebotomy Team providing a professional, effective, efficient and consistently high level of quality administrative support to the Phlebotomy service.

We are looking for a self-motivated, pro-active, hardworking team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills who enjoys a challenge, the ability to use their initiative and welcomes are role in which 2 days are never the same.

The post is based within the Pathology Department at Dorset County Hospital however there may be occasions when the post holder would be required to attend South Walks House located in the centre of Dorchester or visit Weymouth Community Hospital.

The post holder would be required to work Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 15:30 however flexibility around the hours would be considered.

Main duties of the job

  • Provide general administrative support to the Phlebotomy Team Leader and the wider Phlebotomy team as required
  • To be the Healthroster focal point within the Phlebotomy Team and be responsible for the timely inputting of annual leave, sickness records, TOIL and overtime claims onto Healthroster.
  • To provide administrative support and ensure access to and availability of up to date SOPs, training documentation and governance guidelines
  • To monitor the Phlebotomy Team’s i) compliance with all relevant statutory & mandatory training and ii) appraisals ensuring all Teams members and relevant records are up to date. Escalating any concerns to the Team Leader where appropriate
  • To monitor and maintain a robust Phlebotomy audit schedule 
  • To support the Phlebotomy Team Leader with the production of training packs for new team members
  • Responsibility for collating and maintaining an accurate database of Phlebotomy appointment numbers and providing required Phlebotomy data to relevant Stakeholders in a timely manner
  • Responsibility for managing the Phlebotomy booking line and ensuring that all calls are answered and appointment are booked in a timely manner; escalating queries where necessary to the appropriate colleague
  • First port of call for all queries relating to the Phlebotomy Team both internal and external to the Trust
  • Minute taking and production of agenda and minutes relating to the Phlebotomy Team monthly meetings

 

 

Working for our organisation

At DCHFT we pride ourselves on the care we provide to our patients and on creating a pro active culture to our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for all.

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.​

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment. 

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Excellence and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Person specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential criteria
  • • GCSE or equivalent in Maths, English and a Science subject at grade C or above
  • • NVQ level 3 or equivalent in a related subject

EXPERIENCE

Essential criteria
  • • Work carried out to meet specific deadlines
  • • Experience of and confident working with Microsoft Office
  • • Previous secretarial experience to include producing agendas, minutes and minute-taking
  • • Previous experience of ensuring action points arising from meetings are progressed and followed up in a timely manner
Desirable criteria
  • • Experience of booking appointments

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Essential criteria
  • • Accurate Keyboard Skills
  • • Previous use of computers and telephones
  • • Ability to remain calm under pressure
  • • Ability to consistently communicate verbally and in writing to a high standard
  • • Ability to plan, prioritise own work and multi task
  • • Ability to use initiative & demonstrate a can-do attitude
  • • Ability to define and maintain confidentiality
  • • Ability to liaise with a range of stakeholders
Desirable criteria
  • • Previous experience of booking patient appointments

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Penny McMullan
Job title
Acting Phlebotomy Team Leader
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01305 254090
Additional information

Pam Webb

Service Manager - Clinical Support Services

01305 255825

[email protected]

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