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Phlebotomy post
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 20 hours per week (Worked in 4 hour blocks over 7 days between the hours of 08:00-17:00 Monday - Friday and 08:00-12 noon Saturdays, Sundays and Bank holidays. This is cross site working at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Princess Royal Hospital Telford, Whitchurch Community Hospital and the Community diagnostics Centre Telford)
Job ref
223-PHB-491
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Town
Shrewsbury
Salary
£22,383 per annum/ pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
31/07/2024 23:59

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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

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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.

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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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