Job summary
Employer heading
Phlebotomist - Shrewsbury
NHS AfC: Band 2
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic person with a caring and friendly nature to join the Phlebotomy Team at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, CDC Telford and Whitchurch Community Hospital. Working on Wards and in the community.
This is a Trainee Phlebotomist post. Full and extensive departmental training will be given to the successful candidate. We have 2 x 20 hour posts available.
This is a part-time position of 20 hours per week, worked Monday-Friday 4 hours per day and 4 hours per day on weekends and bank holidays. This will be on a Rota basis and time off will we given when on weekend duty.
The successful candidates should have excellent communication skills, be able to work under pressure, have an approachable nature, ability to fulfil the travel requirements and the ability to record data accurately. Full and extensive departmental training will be given. Shifts will vary according to service needs so flexibility is important.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be part of a team that provides a phlebotomy service to The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.
Duties will include -
- Collection of blood samples by venepuncture from adults in general practice, ward and outpatient setting.
- Collection of blood samples by venepuncture from children age 12 months and over in outpatients or children’s clinics.
- Recording and labelling of samples.
- Delivery of samples to the laboratory: by hand, via the hospital vacuum air tube system, by portering staff and transport systems.
Working for our organisation
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.
We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
At present we have 40 Phlebotomists working across 4 sites. We provide a safe booking appointment system at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford (PRH), The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) Community Diagnostics Centre(CDC) and Whitchurch Community Hospital.
We cover inpatients (PRH/RSH only) and outpatients at all 4 sites, providing a service for both GP's and consultants.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
- Good general level of education - GCSEs including Maths, English at grades 9 - 4 or equivalent
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to pay close attention to detail.
- Ability to work as part of a team with indirect supervision.
- Effective communication skills
- Able to follow instructions and procedures
Desirable criteria
- Previous patient or customer service experience
Other requirments
Essential criteria
- Flexibility around shift patterns
- Able to meet travel requirements
- Ability to put patients at ease
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Andrea Granger
- Job title
- Assistant Operations Manager Pathology.
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01743261000
- Additional information
To call directly please call 01743 261000 Ext 5807
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Anchorage Avenue
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
- Telephone
- 01743 492402
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