Main area 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-PBT-255
Employer: The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Town: Shrewsbury
Salary: £24,169 per annum/ pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 22/04/2025 23:59
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, 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.
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
* 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
We commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible. In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.
Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.
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