Phlebotomist - Telford | The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Telford is seeking a Trainee Phlebotomist to join their Phlebotomy Team. The role involves collecting blood samples from patients in various settings and requires excellent communication skills along with the ability to work under pressure. Successful candidates will receive extensive training. This full-time position offers the chance to make a real difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• Extensive training provided during the role.
• Flexibility needed due to varying shifts based on service needs.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples by venepuncture from adults and children.
• Record and label samples accurately.
• Deliver samples to the laboratory.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Approachable nature

Ability to record data accurately

Job description

We have available:

1 x Full time 37.5 hour positions (Permanent)

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

This is a Trainee Phlebotomist post. Full and extensive departmental training will be given to the successful candidate.

We are recruiting for full time worked Monday-Friday 7.5 hours per day on weekends and bank holidays. This will be on a Rota basis and time off will we given when on weekend duty.

The successful candidate 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 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.

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.


This advert closes on Friday 5 Sep 2025