Job overview
We have available:
1 X full-time, 37.5 hour per week and 1 X part-time, 20 hour per week positions available (permanent).
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, Community Diagnostic 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 are recruiting for full and part-time vacancies, hours to be worked Monday-Friday, weekends, and bank holidays. This will be on a Rota basis and time off will be given when on weekend duty.
The successful candidate should have excellent communication skills, be able to work under pressure, have an approachable nature, the ability to fulfill the travel requirements, and the ability to record data accurately. Flexibility is important as shifts will vary according to service needs.
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 settings.
* Collection of blood samples by venepuncture from children aged 12 months and over in outpatients or children’s clinics.
* Recording and labeling 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 your organization
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 GPs and consultants.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
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