Multi-skilled Phlebotomist

Job summary

Applications are invited from enthusiastic individuals with a keen interest in Phlebotomy. We are looking to recruit a phlebotomist to join our Phlebotomy team in the Pathology department at Salisbury District Hospital.

The role will include working alongside other healthcare professionals to provide a flexible and responsive phlebotomy service. Previous phlebotomy skills are desirable, but not essential as full training will be given. Once appropriate competency is achieved further training in cannulation and paediatric phlebotomy will be undertaken.

Some shift working will be required and flexible working is encouraged. The service supports a number of offsite outreach clinics and will involve working alongside the laboratory and medical staff. In this role there will be the opportunity to work on the hospital wards, in the Outpatients area, offsite clinics and the Children's Unit and will suit an enthusiastic and flexible candidate.

Main duties of the job

Full training will be provided to the successful candidate so a willingness to learn is important. Candidates should also have good communication skills and basic computer skills.

Informal visits are encouraged to learn more about this exciting role. Please see the additional contact details below to arrange.

About us

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.

We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.

With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk