Senior Phlebotomist

Senior Phlebotomist

The closing date is 10 March 2026

Applications are invited from motivated, enthusiastic individuals for the above post at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. Your duties as a Senior Phlebotomist will be based at Worthing Hospital and St Richards Hospital (Chichester) covering wards, adult & paediatric outpatients and associated clinics. You may also be required to work at Southlands (Shoreham) Hospital depending on the needs of the service.

Experience / knowledge of venepuncture techniques desirable. (Band 2 trainee position will also be considered.) We are willing to consider for Band 2 Trainee position for suitable candidate.

The ability to work a varied shift pattern is required and this will include occasional Bank Holiday sessions or additional weekend duties. Monday to Sunday from 07.00 until 17.00.

Through the collection of blood samples from patients, to assist the workforce of Pathology in providing a specialised, diagnostic service contributing to the clinical care of the patient, to enable diagnosis and subsequent monitoring of the effectiveness of treatment given.

Using skills gained through the Phlebotomy training scheme, the individual will be expected to develop judgement and utilise learnt specialist skills and scientific knowledge to assist in the provision of a high quality and timely Phlebotomy service.

The Phlebotomy service covers all areas of the Trust including satellite units such as Children’s Assessment unit / Paediatrics Outpatients Department.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level
2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance – because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

Please note:

This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.

If you do not meet the sponsorship requirements, and you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.

Having received the necessary Phlebotomy training and achieved an appropriate level of competence, you will take blood samples from patients under supervision, which will assist in the provision of routine analysis of specimens within Pathology in accordance with laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Phlebotomy training manual.

To maintain high standards of safety ensuring the Health & Safety of self, other staff, patients, and visitors to the laboratory.

To perform phlebotomy ensuring minimal distress and discomfort to patients always.

To ensure high standards of accuracy when recording, transcribing, and checking…