The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Phlebotomist

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our Phlebotomy Team at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital with occasional working at one of our other sites - The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in Shrewsbury, Whitchurch Community Hospital Whitchurch and the new Clinical Diagnostics Centre based at Hollinswood house Telford, working on Wards, Outpatients and in the community.

Part time 20 hours over 7 days at any of the phlebotomy locations. Monday-Friday 4.0 hours per day between phlebotomy operating hours. Following a rotational Rota for weekends and bank holidays. Phlebotomy operating hours currently are: 08:00-17:00 Monday-Friday 08:00-12:00 noon Saturday's, Sunday's and bank holidays These hours are currently under review and could be subject to change in the future.

Main duties of the job

We are advertising for a part time post working 20 hours over 7 days at any of the phlebotomy locations, primarily The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Monday-Friday, 4 hours per day between Phlebotomy operating hours, following a rotational Rota for weekends and bank holidays.

Phlebotomy operating hours currently are: 08:00-17:00 Monday-Friday 08:00-12:00 noon Saturday's, Sunday's and bank holidays. These hours are currently under review and could be subject to change in the future.

The successful candidates must have experience in venepuncture, should have excellent communication skills, be able to work under pressure with the ability to record data accurately, have an approachable nature and the ability to fulfil the travel requirements.

Full and extensive departmental training will be given. Shifts will vary according to service needs so flexibility is essential.

About us

The Phlebotomy Department at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) have highly trained Phlebotomists with caring qualities and compassion for people. They have many years of experience in blood collection and cover in patients, outpatients and community across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin.

Details

Date posted

18 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum/ pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

223-PLB-080-A

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Rd, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY3 8XQ

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

  • Venepuncture experience

Desirable

  • Paediatric Venepuncture experience
Person Specification

Education

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

  • Venepuncture experience

Desirable

  • Paediatric Venepuncture experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Rd, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY3 8XQ

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Rd, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY3 8XQ

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant Operations Manager Pathology

Andrea Granger

andrea.granger@nhs.net

01743261000

Details

Date posted

18 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum/ pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

223-PLB-080-A

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Rd, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY3 8XQ

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


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