About this role
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
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.
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, 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.
Job description Job 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
Willingness to learn new skills. Ability to work as part of a team but also having the ability to work on their ownExperience in providing healthcare Ability to cope with work pressures when working in high care areas when having difficulty in collecting blood sample from patientsExperience preferred but not essential, as full in house training given Ability to work in multi-disciplinary environmentNVQ3, 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
Willingness to learn new skills. Ability to work as part of a team but also having the ability to work on their ownExperience 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 environmentNVQ3, 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
Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly Communication General IT skills Prioritisation Record keeping Working autonomously
Trust Values Essential
Patients First Always Improving Working Together
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 Lymington New Forest Hospital
Wellworthy Road
Lymington
SO41 8QD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)