Phlebotomist

Job overview

We have available:

2 x 25 hours per week positions from 06:00 - 11:00 am Mon - Fri

1 x 28 hours per week position

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 part 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.

• 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.

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.