Phlebotomist

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

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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, 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 4 hours per day Monday-Friday and 4 hours per day on weekends and bank holidays. This will be on a Rota basis and time off will we given when on weekend duty.

The successful candidate should have at least 6 months venepuncture experience, 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

At present we have 40 Phlebotomists working across 3 sites. We provide a safe booking appointment system at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford (PRH), The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) and Whitchurch Community Hospital.

We cover inpatients (PRH/RSH only) and outpatients at all 3 sites, providing a service for both GP's and consultants. Pre Covid we also provided phlebotomy at a number of GP surgeries. The Phlebotomy service is currently undergoing a full system review.

Date posted

29 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

223-PLO-212

Job locations

The Princess Royal Hospital

Apley Castle

Telford

TF16TF

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

Experience

Desirable

Hospital experience
Phlebotomy experience
Experience in venepuncture

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE including Maths, English grade 9-4

Desirable

NVQ level 2 or equivalent

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

Hospital experience
Phlebotomy experience
Experience in venepuncture

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE including Maths, English grade 9-4

Desirable

NVQ level 2 or equivalent

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).

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