Phlebotomy Supervisor

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic individual 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.

Full and extensive departmental training will be given. Shifts will vary according to service needs so flexibility is essential.

Collection of blood samples by venepuncture from adults in community, wards, and outpatient

Collection of blood samples by venepuncture from children age 12 months to 18 years.

Recording and labelling of samples in accordance to SOP’s.

Collection of relevant statistics and entering into relevant databases.

Delivery of samples to the laboratory by hand, via the hospital vacuum air tube system, by portering staff and transport systems

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.

There is 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/volunteers

Updating statistics

The Phlebotomy Department at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) have highly trained Phlebotomists with caring qualities and compassion for people. They have many years of experience in blood collection and cover in patients, outpatients and community across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin.

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.