Phlebotomist

NHS; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Southampton is seeking a part-time Phlebotomist to deliver high-quality patient care through phlebotomy and cannulation services. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and be self-motivated. This role offers on-the-job training, primarily for those new to phlebotomy. Flexibility to work across various shifts is essential.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to cope with work pressures.
• Experience in providing healthcare is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality phlebotomy and cannulation service.
• Assist in the provision of individualized care.
• Be self-motivated and dynamic.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage workload

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ3 or willing to undertake NVQ training

Basic Life Support training

Job description

Job Summary

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

An opportunity has opened in Neurosciences phlebotomy. We're looking for someone self-motivated, able to manage their own workload and responsive to urgent requests from nursing and medical teams.

Strong communication skills and the ability to build professional relationships within the care group are essential. Experience in venesection and cannulation is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.

The role is 2 days a week (6 hours/day), with shifts across Monday to Sunday.

About Us

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, personalizing 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, recognizing 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.

Details

Date posted

08 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

188-CL060825

Job locations

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Job Description

Job responsibilities

What youll do:A phlebotomists 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 were looking for:You will need to be self-motivated, dynamic, with a passion for taking blood samples while delivering high quality patient care.You will have a keen eye for attention to detail and the ability to prioritise your own workload, as well as a keen learner that embraces change whilst maintaining high standards.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

What youll do:A phlebotomists 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 were looking for:You will need to be self-motivated, dynamic, with a passion for taking blood samples while delivering high quality patient care.You will have a keen eye for attention to detail and the ability to prioritise your own workload, as well as a keen learner that embraces change whilst maintaining high standards.

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together
  
  

Essential

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

• Willingness to learn new skills. Ability to work as part of a team but also having the ability to work on their own
• Ability to cope with work pressures when working in high care areas when having difficulty in collecting blood sample from patients
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary environment
• Ability to complete all training packages including Venesection and cannulation course and ANTT course within 2 months.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience in providing healthcare
• Experience preferred but not essential, as full in house training given
• NVQ3, or willing to undertake NVQ training
• Basic Life Support training
• Previous clinical experience in a hospital setting
• Experience in Venesection in an acute setting
• Experience in hospital IT systems
  
  

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

• Willingness to learn new skills. Ability to work as part of a team but also having the ability to work on their own
• Ability to cope with work pressures when working in high care areas when having difficulty in collecting blood sample from patients
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary environment
• Ability to complete all training packages including Venesection and cannulation course and ANTT course within 2 months.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience in providing healthcare
• Experience preferred but not essential, as full in house training given
• NVQ3, or willing to undertake NVQ training
• Basic Life Support training
• Previous clinical experience in a hospital setting
• Experience in Venesection in an acute setting
• Experience in hospital IT systems
  
  

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

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