Job summary 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. Date posted 08 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £24,169 a year per annum/ pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 223-PBT-255 Job locations The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Mytton Oak Rd Shrewsbury SY3 8XQ Job description Job responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description. Job description Job responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description. Person Specification Education Essential Good general level of education - GCSEs including Maths, English at grades 9 - 4 or equivalent Skills Essential 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 Previous patient or customer service experience Other requirments Essential Flexibility around shift patterns Able to meet travel requirements Ability to put patients at ease Person Specification Education Essential Good general level of education - GCSEs including Maths, English at grades 9 - 4 or equivalent Skills Essential 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 Previous patient or customer service experience Other requirments Essential 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Address The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Mytton Oak Rd Shrewsbury SY3 8XQ Employer's website http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)