Phlebotomist - Shrewsbury

Job overview

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 a part-time position of 20 hours per week, worked  Monday-Friday 4 hours per day and 4 hours per day on weekends and bank holidays. This will be on a Rota basis and time off will be given when on weekend duty.

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.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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