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Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our Phlebotomy Team at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in Shrewsbury, Whitchurch Community Hospital Whitchurch and the new Clinical Diagnostics Centre based at Hollinswood house Telford. Working on Wards, Outpatients and in the community. Main base is Telford.

We are advertising for a part time post working 37.5 hours over 7 days at any of the phlebotomy locations. This is a cross site post when there is an operational need to travel to an alternative site.  Monday-Friday 4 days 08:00-17:00 1 day 08:00-13.30  or 11.30/17:00 between phlebotomy operating hours. Following a rotational Rota for weekends and bank holidays. Phlebotomy operating hours currently are: 08:00-17:00 Monday-Friday 08:00-12:00 noon Saturday's, Sunday's and bank holidays These hours are currently under review and could be subject to change in the future.                     

The successful candidate must have experience as a Phlebotomist, should have excellent communication skills, be able to work under pressure with the ability to record data accurately, have an approachable nature and the ability to fulfil the travel requirements. Previous experience working as a supervisor is essential. 

Shifts will vary according to service needs so flexibility is essential.

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 community, wards, and outpatient

• Collection of blood samples by venepuncture from children age 12 months to 18 years.
• Recording and labelling of samples in accordance to SOP’s.
• Collection of relevant statistics and entering into relevant databases.
• Delivery of samples to the laboratory by hand, via the hospital vacuum air tube system, by portering staff and transport systems
• Understand and apply health and safety, clinical risk management and quality control responsibilities, as these relate to the performance of your duties.
• Maintain a clean and tidy working environment.
• Midday, morning, or afternoon shifts- including weekends and Bank/Public holidays are allocated on a rota basis across the whole team.
• There is occasional expectation to cover periods of absence by other members of the team.
• Through appraisal and liaison with the phlebotomy trainers, continually maintain and update skills, maintaining a personal record of achievement.
• Organising Rotas for all shift patterns for wards, outpatients and community.
• Supervising phlebotomists /booking team/volunteers
• Updating statistics

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. 

The Phlebotomy Department at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) have highly trained Phlebotomists with caring qualities and compassion for people. They have many years of experience in blood collection and cover in patients, outpatients and community  across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin.