Phlebotomist

Main area Phlebotomy post Grade NHS AfC:
Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 25 hours per week (Worked in 4 hour blocks over 5 days between the hours of 06:00-11:00 Monday - Friday and Bank holidays. This is cross site working at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Princess Royal Hospital Telford, Whitchurch Community Hospital and the Community diagnostics Centre Telford) Job
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Employer The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Town Shrewsbury Salary £24,465 per annum/ pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 12/01/2026 23:59

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, The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, CDC Telford and Whitchurch Community Hospital. Working on Wards and in the community.

This is 2 part-time position of 25 hours per week, worked Monday-Friday 5 hours per day and bank holidays. 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. Full and extensive departmental training will be given. Shifts will vary according to service needs so flexibility is important.

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 who await to be discharge on the wards.
• 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.

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.

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

• Good general level of education - GCSEs including Maths, English at grades 9 - 4 or equivalent

• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to work as part of a team with indirect supervision.
• Able to follow instructions and procedures
• Previous patient or customer service experience

• Flexibility around shift patterns
• Able to meet travel requirements
• Ability to put patients at ease

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