Clinical Support - Phlebotomist

2 x 37.5 hours per week positions from 7:00 - 19:00 Mon - Fri and Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays from 8:00 - 12:00.

An opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic persons with a caring and friendly nature to join the Phlebotomy Team at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. Cross site working will be expected at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Community Diagnostic Centre, Telford and Whitchurch Community Hospital (working on Wards and in the community.)

These are Trainee Phlebotomist posts. Full and extensive departmental training will be given to the successful candidate.

We are recruiting for 2 full time vacancies. This will be on a Rota basis.

The successful candidates 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. Shifts will vary according to service needs so flexibility is important.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicants will be part of a team that provides phlebotomy service to The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.

Duties will include -

Collection of blood samples by venepuncture from adults on wards who needs to be discharge..
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., The well-being of our staff is of the upmost importance to us. If you are offered a role at our Trust, and fall into the increased and higher risk categories as set out by Public Health England (PHE) and NHSI/E, your line manager will complete an risk assessment with you. This will be completed in conjunction with the latest guidance from Public Health England in relation to Covid-19.

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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 42 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.
Candidate Pack, We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.