Phlebotomist

at  University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

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.
We have an exciting opportunity for a phlebotomist to join the phlebotomy service within Cancer Care – C7 (haematology day unit). The team are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who can demonstrate excellent communication and time-management skills. No experience is necessary as full training will be provided to the successful candidate. You will learn to take both blood and cannulate patients after a period of training.
C7 is a busy haematology day care unit that undertakes multiple procedures and treatments. C7 consists of treatment bay of 7 chairs where patients receive Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT), Apheresis Bay of 3 treatment spaces and two side rooms where Intrathecal chemotherapy and bone marrow biopsies take place. C7 also provide an on-call service for emergency Apheresis procedures. We are committed to providing the highest quality care in a supportive and fast paced environment.
The unit is open Monday - Friday 8am-8pm, Saturday and Sunday 8am-4pm and on call hours.
Our goal is to provide all our patients who are undergoing cancer diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care with gold standard support and compassion.
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.

A phlebotomist’s role is to provide a high-quality phlebotomy and cannulation service that offers the best possible standards of patient care to our outpatients and any other area requiring venesection/cannulation services. You will assist in the provision of individualised care, under the supervision of a qualified nurse and others in the health care professional team.