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 and 08:00-12:00 noon Saturdays, Sundays, and bank holidays.
The successful candidate must have experience as a Phlebotomist, excellent communication skills, the ability to work under pressure, the ability to record data accurately, an approachable nature, and the ability to fulfill 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 the community, wards, and outpatient.
* Collection of blood samples by venepuncture from children aged 12 months to 18 years.
* Recording and labelling of samples in accordance with SOPs.
* Collection of relevant statistics and entering them 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.
* 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, and volunteers.
* Updating statistics.
Working for Your 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 GPs and consultants.
The Phlebotomy Department at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) has highly trained Phlebotomists with caring qualities and compassion for people. They have many years of experience in blood collection and cover inpatients, outpatients, and community across Shropshire, Telford, and Wrekin.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached document entitled Job Pack.
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