Surgical Phlebotomist

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

Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Phlebotomy Team in Surgery. This is a small and friendly team, who covers a 24 roster across the surgical wards. We are looking for a compassionate and professional individual, who may have experience of healthcare work. All of the necessary training for the role will be provided.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below.

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.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on-site and remote working. Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This role includes a variety of shift patterns, including Early (06:30 - 14:30), Long Day (06:30 - 19:30), and Night (19:30 - 08:00).

Person specification Trust Values

• Patients first
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Skills and competencies

• Communication

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 samples from patients.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Ability to complete all training packages including Venesection and cannulation course and ANTT course within 2 months.
• Experience in providing healthcare.
• Experience preferred but not essential, as full in-house training is 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.

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

Our commitment to equality

Equality remains at the centre of our policymaking, service delivery, and employment practice, giving all employees equal opportunity to develop, apply for promotions, and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.

UHS actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens.