Senior Phlebotomist

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279); Chichester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust is looking for a Senior Phlebotomist based at St Richards Hospital in Chichester. The successful candidate will be responsible for collecting blood samples, maintaining patient safety, and providing compassionate care. Applicants must have Phlebotomy experience and GCSE qualifications in English and Mathematics. The role requires working varied shifts and occasional weekend duties. Salary ranges from £24,465 to £26,598 per annum pro rata.

Benefits

Wellbeing Programme

Staff Networks

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year Phlebotomy experience working within an inpatient/outpatient environment.
• Extensive knowledge working within an NHS environment.
• Good understanding of Anatomy and Physiology relevant to phlebotomy.

Responsibilities

• Take blood samples from patients under supervision.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety.
• Ensure accurate recording of patient demographics.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Venepuncture techniques

Compassionate patient care

Education

GCSE in English and Mathematics

Tools

Pathology IT Systems ICE

Patient booking system

Job description

Senior Phlebotomist

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

The closing date is 31 December 2025

Applications are invited from motivated, enthusiastic individuals for the above post at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. Your duties as a Senior Phlebotomist will be based at St Richards Hospital covering wards, adult & paediatric outpatients and associated clinics. You may also be required to work at Worthing and Southlands (Shoreham) Hospitals depending on the needs of the service.

Experience / knowledge of venepuncture techniques desirable.

(Band 2 trainee position will also be considered)

We are willing to consider for Band 2 Trainee position for suitable candidate.

The ability to work a varied shift pattern is required and this will include occasional Bank Holiday sessions or additional weekend duties.

Monday to Sunday from 07.00 until 17.00

Main duties of the job

Through the collection of blood samples from patients, to assist the workforce of Pathology in providing a specialised, diagnostic service contributing to the clinical care of the patient, to enable diagnosis and subsequent monitoring of the effectiveness of treatment given.

Using skills gained through the Phlebotomy training scheme, the individual will be expected to develop judgement and utilise learnt specialist skills and scientific knowledge to assist in the provision of a high quality and timely Phlebotomy service.

The Phlebotomy service covers all areas of the Trust including satellite units such as Children's Assessment unit / Paediatrics Outpatients Department.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Candidate Information Pack

Job responsibilities

As this role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.

• Having received the necessary Phlebotomy training and achieved an appropriate level of competence, to take blood samples from patients, under supervision, which will assist in the provision of routine analysis of specimens within Pathology in accordance with laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Phlebotomy training manual.
• To maintain high standards of safety ensuring the Health & Safety of self, other staff, patients, and visitors to the laboratory.
• To perform phlebotomy ensuring minimal distress and discomfort to patients always.
• To ensure high standards of accuracy when recording, transcribing, and checking patient demographics in particular the labelling of blood tubes.
• To seek advice from senior staff in response to patient enquiries and offer appropriate guidance strictly according to departmental policies.
• To actively participate in team meetings and to inform effectively both verbally and at hand-over.
• To communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and carers to obtain consent for venepuncture to take place.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics at grade C / level 5 or above.

Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge working within an NHS enviroment.
• Anatomy and Physiology relevant to phlebotomy.
• Minimum of 1 years Phlebotomy experience working within an inpatient/outpatient environment.

Information resources /IT

• Experience using Pathology IT Systems ICE, and patient booking system.
• Proficient and accurate computer skills including data entry and word processing.
• Knowledge of data protection, data quality and patient confidentiality.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

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 name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

£24,465 to £26,598 a yearper annum pro rata