Phlebotomist | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

The Pathology Phlebotomy service is looking to recruit a team of Phlebotomists to staff our new blood testing service due to open in spring 2025

The service will provide blood testing services to the the new community diagnostic hub based in the Royal South Hants hospital.

After a period of training at our main outpatient service at University hospitals the recruited team will then open and take forward our new service at the Royal South Hants hospital.

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

Candidates should have excellent communication skills, Able to work in a busy multi disciplinary environment, able to cope well in a busy environment with patients that are potentially difficult to bleed and work well as part of a team.

The service will initially be open Monday to Friday but will eventually ramp up to a full 7 day service at this point staff will need to be able to work on a rotational basis including weekends.

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.

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 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.