Main area Phlebotomy Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (This is a cross site working post to include The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Whitchurch Community Hospital, The Princess Royal Hospital, and the Community Diagnostics Centre.) Job ref 223-PST-058
Employer The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site The Princess Royal hospital Town Telford Salary £24,071 - £25,674 per annum/pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 10/02/2025 23:59
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for experienced and enthusiastic individuals 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 full time posts 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.
Phlebotomy hours will be Monday to Friday 4 days from 08:00 - 17:00 and one day from 08:00 - 13:30. 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.
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 applicants 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.
Person specification
Education
* Evidence of a good level of general education including GCSE’s In Math’s and English grades 9 - 4 (or equivalent).
* NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience.
* First Aid certificate.
* ECDL or equivalent.
Skills
* Ability to pay close attention to detail.
* Experience working in a phlebotomy department.
* Paediatric venepuncture experience.
* Good written and verbal skills.
* Good level of interpersonal skills with all age groups.
* Phlebotomy Competence certificate.
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.
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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