Phlebotomist

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Phlebotomist to join our phlebotomy service, delivering venesection and cannulation for inpatients and outpatients.

You will work under the supervision of qualified nurses and a multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality patient care and maintaining accurate sample collection processes across varying shifts in a busy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn new skills and work as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure in high care areas while collecting blood samples.
• NVQ3 or willingness to undertake NVQ training.
• Ability to complete required training for Venesection and cannulation within 2 months.
• Basic Life Support training.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality phlebotomy and cannulation service for inpatients and others.
• Assist in patient-focused care under supervision of nursing staff and multidisciplinary team.
• Work across day shifts 07:30–20:00 to ensure reliable service.
• Collaborate with phlebotomy, nursing and laboratory teams to maintain smooth patient flow.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Team player

Ability to work unaided

Healthcare experience

Venesection training

Education

NVQ3 or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Phlebotomist

Contract Type: Permanent

Main duties of the job

What You’ll Do

A phlebotomist’s role is to provide a high quality phlebotomy and cannulation service that offers the best possible standards of patient care to inpatients and any other area requiring venesection/cannulation services. You will assist in the provision of individualised care, under the supervision of a qualified nurse and others in the health care professional team.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking to recruit self-motivated, dynamic people with a passion for taking blood samples while delivering high quality patient care. With a keen eye for attention to detail and the ability to prioritise your own workload, you will be a keen learner that embraces change whilst maintaining high standards.

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Phlebotomist to join our team at University Hospitals Southampton.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering safe, accurate and patient-focused blood collection services across both our inpatient and outpatient areas. Your contribution will directly support clinical teams, improve patient experience, and help ensure high-quality diagnostic outcomes.

As part of our busy and supportive phlebotomy service, you will work a variety of day shifts between 07:30 and 20:00, helping us provide reliable cover across the hospital. You will become an integral member of a diverse, patient-facing team and will work closely with colleagues in phlebotomy, nursing, and laboratory medicine to maintain smooth and efficient patient flow.

This role reports to the Phlebotomy Coordinators/Phlebotomy Manager, and you will collaborate daily with a wider multidisciplinary team to ensure that every patient receives a safe, respectful and timely service.

If you are passionate about high-quality care, enjoy working in a dynamic hospital environment, and want to make a meaningful impact every day, we would love to hear from you.

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