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 are looking for a hard working and self motivated Phlebotomist to join our busy Lymington hospital Phlebotomy team. This service is managed and run by our Pathology Phlebotomy team at UHS.
Lymington New Forest Hospital is a community hospital located on the outskirts of Lymington at the edge of the New forest.
No previous experience necessary, full training will be provided to the successful candidate.
This can be a very busy department, during peak times we can see approximately one patient every 6 minutes.
The successful applicant will be working in the UHS Pathology Outpatient's department at Lymington Hospital. The working hours for the service are from 07:15 to 17:00 Monday to Friday as per rota. The applicant will also be part of the Saturday rota for Romsey Hospital which is currently approximately a 1 in 6 commitment.
You must be self-motivated, possess good interpersonal skills and enjoy the challenge offered by a dynamic, progressive department. The successful applicant will be required to travel to the University Hospitals Southampton for Mandatory and Statutory training as required including practical Phlebotomy training with the clinical skills team.
Job share could be considered if the right candidates present.
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.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.
Job Description and Main Responsibilities
1. To receive all patients in a calm, courteous and reassuring manner and uphold the confidentiality, dignity and best customer care practice for all patients/clients at all times.
2. To identify the correct patient against the blood request form and collect and accurately label blood samples from all patients according to Pathology Standard Operating Procedures (local policies).
3. To liaise with ward staff regarding request/patient condition.
4. To prioritise work according to fasting/urgent requests to ensure a prompt service and to deliver all samples.
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