[ref. o44114700] Phlebotomist | 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 to join our Cancer care and Pathology team as a Phlebotomist
You will be working over a wide variety of settings including inpatient and outpatient environments and as such will need to be an effective communicator.
We are conducting a joint recruitment exercise for both our Cancer care and Pathology Phlebotomy teams.The role for both areas includes a necessity cover both our wards and outpatient settings.
We are looking for motivated individuals that can work as part of a team or on their own to provide cannulation and venesection services to a high standard for our patients here at University Hospitals Southampton.
No experience is necessary as full training will be provided to the successful candidates.You will learn to take both blood and cannulate patients after a period of training.
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.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
A phlebotomist’s role is to provide a high quality phlebotomy and cannulation service that offers the best possible standards of patient care to inpatients/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.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We are looking to recruit self-motivated, dynamic people with a passion for taking blood samples while delivering high quality patient care. With a keen eye for attention to detail and the ability to prioritise your own workload, you will be a keen learner that embraces change whilst maintaining high standards.
This advert closes on Thursday 10 Oct 2024