Phlebotomist - Shrewsbury

NHS; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job description

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

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, The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, CDC Telford and Whitchurch Community Hospital. Working on Wards and in the community.

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 be 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.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Education

• Good general level of education - GCSEs including Maths, English at grades 9 - 4 or equivalent.

Skills

• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to work as part of a team with indirect supervision.
• Able to follow instructions and procedures.
• Previous patient or customer service experience.

Other requirements

• Flexibility around shift patterns.
• Able to meet travel requirements.
• Ability to put patients at ease.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.