Phlebotomist

Job Overview University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for detailed job description of the role. Main duties of the job Are you a caring, motivated individual with excellent patient care skills? We are looking for an enthusiastic Phlebotomist to join our friendly and supportive team. The successful candidate will be primarily based at Lymington New Forest Hospital, providing high-quality phlebotomy services to our patients. As part of a wider phlebotomy team, there will be an expectation to work flexibly and provide occasional cover at our other sites, including Royal South Hants Hospital and Southampton General Hospital, to support service needs and maintain excellent patient care. You will report to the Phlebotomy Manager/Team Leaders and work closely with fellow phlebotomists, ward and clinic teams, and laboratory staff. Teamwork, communication, and shared responsibility are central to ensuring patients receive consistent, respectful, and efficient care throughout their diagnostic journey. Working for our organisation University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations. Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast. We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information. At UHS, we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients. At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities In this role, you'll play a vital part in the patient journey by collecting blood samples safely and compassionately, helping clinicians make timely and accurate decisions. You'll work closely with local clinical teams and pathology colleagues, contributing to a service that values teamwork, quality and patient experience. The successful candidate will be primarily based at Lymington New Forest Hospital but may be required to work at Royal South Hants Hospital and Southampton General Hospital to support service delivery. The typical shift pattern is 07:00 to 17:00, four days per week, Monday to Friday, although some flexibility may be required to meet service needs. Occasional weekend working may be required to support our weekend service at the Royal South Hants Hospital Ability to travel independently between Trust sites when required is essential. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle would be advantageous due to the cross-site nature of the role. Person specification Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience Essential criteria

• Willingness to learn new skills. Ability to work as part of a team but also having the ability to work on their own Experience in providing healthcare
• Ability to cope with work pressures when working in high care areas when having difficulty in collecting blood sample from patients Experience preferred but not essential, as full in house training given
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary environment NVQ3, or willing to undertake NVQ training
• Ability to complete all training packages including Venesection and cannulation course and ANTT course within 2 months. Basic Life Support training Desirable criteria
• Willingness to learn new skills. Ability to work as part of a team but also having the ability to work on their own Experience in providing healthcare
• Ability to cope with work pressures when working in high care areas when having difficulty in collecting blood sample from patients Experience preferred but not essential, as full in house training given
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary environment NVQ3, or willing to undertake NVQ training
• Ability to complete all training packages including Venesection and cannulation course and ANTT course within 2 months. Basic Life Support training
• Previous clinical experience in a hospital setting
• Experience in Venesection in an acute setting
• Experience in hospital IT systems Skills and competencies Essential criteria
• Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly
• Communication
• General IT skills
• Prioritisation
• Record keeping
• Working autonomously Trust Values Essential criteria
• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together