The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Phlebotomist - Telford

The closing date is 05 September 2025

Job summary

We have available:

1 x Full time 37.5 hour positions (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, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, CDC 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 time worked Monday-Friday 7.5 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 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.

Details

Date posted

22 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-PBT-425-A

Job locations

The Princess Royal Hospital

Apley Castle

Telford

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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
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

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Royal Hospital

Apley Castle

Telford

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Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Royal Hospital

Apley Castle

Telford

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Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Phlebotomy Service Manager

Heidi Van Duivenbooden

heidi.van-duivenbooden@nhs.net

01743261000

Details

Date posted

22 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-PBT-425-A

Job locations

The Princess Royal Hospital

Apley Castle

Telford

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