Lead Phlebotomist

We are looking for an experienced phlebotomist to lead our Eastbourne phlebotomy team. This is a hands on role providing a ward and clinic service to both adults and children 5 years old and over.

You will demonstrate team leadership in the daily provision of the service including managing basic HR processes, team training and rostering to ensure a safe and effective service 365 days a year.

Main duties will include supervising, managing and motivating team members as well as providing a quality clinical service and use your phlebotomy experience to maintain the team's venepuncture competency.

You will build relationships with wards, OPD and others throughout the Trust and explore service improvement opportunities. This role would suit someone who is proactive, embraces change, has high standards and enjoys working with the public. You will be organised, an excellent communicator and have proven leadership skills.

The Trust has a strong focus on quality and we are looking for a team leader to share our vision of delivering first class care driven by Trust values. If you are looking to achieve something new every day and have a positive impact on patient experience then this is the opportunity for you

We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.