Phlebotomists

The post holders will be expected to work as part of a team in the Phlebotomy Department based at New Cross Hospital. They will be required to carry out phlebotomy duties in various Clinics/Wards across New Cross Hospital. The phlebotomist will be expected to respond positively to the changing demands of the service. The main purpose of this post is to undertake general phlebotomy duties.

**3 Posts in total**:
3x 20 hours per week (clinics)

Average 4 hour shift between 08.00 -18.00 Monday - Friday with possible weekend rotation.

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our busy Phlebotomy team at New Cross Hospital. Duties will cover wards or clinics.

Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the service. Participation in Bank/Statutory holiday is a requirement of this post

Phlebotomy duties include taking blood samples from patients, labelling tubes, and the transportation of samples to Pathology.

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We’re passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as “Good” by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

To obtain blood specimens by venepuncture from all patients who require blood analysis on the written/ electronic request of an appropriate medical clinician.

To provide an efficient, quality and cost effective service.

To assist the medical, clerical and technical staff of the Directorate.

Work without direct supervision when working on the ward.

Adhere to The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust policies.

Provide statistical information on a routine basis.

Complete all relevant paperwork

Maintain stock levels in bleeding areas.

To see full list of duties and main responsibilities, please refer to the full job description attached to the vacancy on the Trust website.