Phlebotomist

Job overview

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.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Phlebotomist to join our team at University Hospitals Southampton.  This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering safe, accurate and patient‑focused blood collection services across both our inpatient and outpatient areas. Your contribution will directly support clinical teams, improve patient experience, and help ensure high‑quality diagnostic outcomes.

As part of our busy and supportive phlebotomy service, you will work a variety of day shifts between 07:30 and 20:00, helping us provide reliable cover across the hospital. You will become an integral member of a diverse, patient‑facing team and will work closely with colleagues in phlebotomy, nursing, and laboratory medicine to maintain smooth and efficient patient flow.

This role reports to the Phlebotomy Coordinators/Phlebotomy Manager, and you will collaborate daily with a wider multidisciplinary team to ensure that every patient receives a safe, respectful and timely service.

If you are passionate about high‑quality care, enjoy working in a dynamic hospital environment, and want to make a meaningful impact every day, we would love to hear from you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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 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.

Please note, 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.