Phlebotomist

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.

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

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