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.
This vacancy does not meet the Home Office threshold for sponsorship; therefore we are unable to accept applications from candidates who do not have the right to work in the UK.
Main duties of the job
As a Phlebotomist at Lymington Hospital, part of University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, you play an important role in delivering safe, high-quality, and patient-focused care. Your main responsibility is to collect blood samples accurately and professionally, helping provide reliable results that support timely diagnosis and treatment.
The role makes a direct contribution to patient safety and experience, as high-quality phlebotomy is essential to effective laboratory testing and smooth patient pathways. Through compassionate care, attention to detail, and adherence to quality standards, you help support the Trust's commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
You will report to the Phlebotomy Manager 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.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a caring and reliable Phlebotomist to join our friendly team at Lymington Hospital, supporting highquality patient care in a welcoming community hospital environment.
In this role, youll play a vital part in the patient journey by collecting blood samples safely and compassionately, helping clinicians make timely and accurate decisions. Youll work closely with local clinical teams and pathology colleagues, contributing to a service that values teamwork, quality, and patient experience.
This post is two days per week, working 07:15 to 17:00, offering an excellent opportunity to balance work with other commitments. The role is based at Lymington Hospital, with occasional travel to Southampton General Hospital for training and development.
No previous phlebotomy experience is required, as full training and support will be provided.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a caring and reliable Phlebotomist to join our friendly team at Lymington Hospital, supporting highquality patient care in a welcoming community hospital environment.
In this role, youll play a vital part in the patient journey by collecting blood samples safely and compassionately, helping clinicians make timely and accurate decisions. Youll work closely with local clinical teams and pathology colleagues, contributing to a service that values teamwork, quality, and patient experience.
This post is two days per week, working 07:15 to 17:00, offering an excellent opportunity to balance work with other commitments. The role is based at Lymington Hospital, with occasional travel to Southampton General Hospital for training and development.
No previous phlebotomy experience is required, as full training and support will be provided.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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 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
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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 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.
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.
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).
