Job summary 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 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. 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. For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached. About us 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. 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. Date posted 28 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum (PA) pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 188-CL390225 Job locations Southampton General Hospital Southampton SO16 6YD Job description Job 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). Job description Job 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 Essential Patients first Always Improving Working Together Skills and competencies Essential Communication General IT skills Record keeping 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 Skills and competencies Essential Communication General IT skills Record keeping 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust Address Southampton General Hospital Southampton SO16 6YD Employer's website https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)