Bank Phlebotomist - Oldham Blood Service

Gtd Healthcare Limited; Oldham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real living wage employer

NHS pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Cycle to work

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Gtd Healthcare is seeking a Phlebotomist to join the Oldham Blood Service on a bank basis. You will work with the multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality venepuncture services in clinic and community settings, ensuring patient safety, correct labelling, and adherence to policies.

The role supports flexible working hours across locations in Oldham. The successful candidate will have a recognised Phlebotomy qualification, UK driving license, and experience with venepuncture.

Qualifications

• Recognised Phlebotomy Certificate or equivalent competency.
• Valid UK Driving Licence.
• Experience undertaking venepuncture in adults.

Responsibilities

• Perform venepuncture safely across clinic and community settings.
• Collect blood samples with correct labelling and documentation.
• Record patient activity using electronic systems with data protection in mind.
• Maintain patient dignity, privacy and comfort throughout procedures.
• Travel between clinic locations and home visits as required.

Skills

Venepuncture proficiency

Infection prevention

Confidentiality & data protection

Verbal & written communication

Independent & team working

Electronic patient systems IT skills

Education

Phlebotomy certificate

UK driving license

Tools

EMIS system

Job description

Job summary

gtd healthcare is one of the largest NHS commissioned Primary and Urgent care providers in North West England. We have an excellent opportunity for an additional Phlebotomist to join our friendly team within the Oldham Blood Service on a bank basis.

As a Phlebotomist you will work as part of the multidisciplinary team and will assist and support the clinical team and the operational team. You will aim to ensure the delivery of the highest standards of quality and safe, individualised care and will inspire trust and confidence by making a positive difference every time.

The successful candidate will provide phlebotomy services as part of gtd healthcare and the wider organisational services in accordance with specific guidelines and policies.

Oldham is a diverse and multi-cultural community. A high percentage of our patients face deprivation and multi morbidity. This makes for a varied role as well as an opportunity to make a real difference to the community. The team are passionate about providing patients in Oldham with the highest possible quality care.

We are keen to develop and support staff to excel their career aspirations whilst making a positive difference to patients and the community. We put our people at the heart of everything we do. We are a values driven organisation and we are passionate about providing the best possible healthcare for our patients.

For further details, please refer to the attached job description.

Main duties of the job

• Provide a high-quality, safe and compassionate venepuncture service across clinic and community settings.
• Undertake blood sample collection in accordance with organisational policies, laboratory requirements and professional standards, ensuring patients are correctly identified and specimens are accurately labelled, documented, stored and transported.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and healthcare professionals, providing clear explanations, reassurance and support throughout the patient journey.
• Maintain patient dignity, privacy and comfort at all times and adapt communication to meet the needs of individuals with anxiety, learning disabilities, cognitive impairment, challenging behaviour or communication difficulties.
• Monitor patients during and following procedures, responding appropriately to adverse reactions and escalating clinical, safeguarding or welfare concerns when required.
• Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control, health and safety, and safe disposal of sharps and clinical waste.
• Contribute to a clean, safe and organised clinical environment and report equipment faults, incidents, near misses and complaints in accordance with organisational procedures.
• Accurately record patient activity and completed procedures using electronic patient record systems, ensuring compliance with information governance and confidentiality requirements.

About us

At gtd healthcare, we do things differently. Our not-for-profit ethos and commitment to innovation offers patients the best experience possible and a unique opportunity to transform services.

We are committed to developing and supporting our people to achieve their career aspirations while making a positive impact on patients and the wider community. Our values drive everything we do, with our people at the heart of delivering the best possible healthcare.

Benefits package

• working for a values-led organisation;
• Real living wage employer;
• supporter of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter;
• access to Stream, which provides flexible, on-demand access to stream your pay during the month;
• salary sacrifice car benefit scheme;
• 30 days annual leave, rising to 32 after five years of continuous service;
• flexible pension benefits, including NHS pension scheme;
• flexible working hours and policies;
• family friendly and carer policies;
• opportunities to apply for innovation and quality awards;
• access to gtd healthcare wellbeing initiatives;
• opportunity to become part of an employee owned organisation;
• gtd healthcare social and fun activities;
• cycle to work scheme;
• eyesight vouchers;
• NHS staff discounts, a free Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts;
• access to an employee assistance programme.

Job responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary teams, providing clear explanations and reassurance before, during and after procedures.
• Perform venepuncture procedures in accordance with policies, national guidance and professional standards.
• Recognise when venepuncture attempts should be discontinued and seek assistance from an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
• Correctly identify patients using approved identification procedures.
• Collect blood samples using appropriate techniques and equipment.
• Label samples accurately and ensure all relevant documentation is completed.
• Verify test requests and ensure samples are collected in accordance with laboratory requirements and test protocols.
• Ensure specimens are stored and transported in line with laboratory requirements.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to patients who may present with anxiety, challenging behaviour, communication difficulties, learning disabilities or cognitive impairment.
• Monitor patients during and following blood collection, responding appropriately to adverse reactions such as fainting or bleeding.
• Ensure patient dignity, privacy and comfort maintained throughout the procedure.
• Escalate any clinical concerns to an appropriate healthcare professional.
• Maintain infection prevention and control standards at all times.
• Adhere to health and safety procedures, including the safe disposal of sharps and clinical waste.
• Escalate safeguarding, welfare or clinical concerns in accordance with organisational policies.
• Maintain own clinical competence and work within the limits of training and delegated authority.
• Undertake lone working in accordance with organisational policies and risk assessments.
• Travel independently between clinic locations and patients' homes as required.
• Maintain awareness of personal safety procedures when undertaking community visits.
• Provide a courteous, professional and compassionate service to patients and carers.
• Accurately record patient attendance and completed procedures using electronic EMIS system.
• Report specimen collection issues, incidents or failures in accordance with organisational procedures.
• Maintain accurate stock records and report shortages of clinical supplies.
• Comply with all policies, including safeguarding, information governance and confidentiality requirements.
• Participate in mandatory training and competency assessments.
• Report incidents, near misses and complaints through appropriate reporting systems.
• Provide cover across multiple locations and clinic settings according to service needs.
• Work flexibly across clinic, community and domiciliary settings, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays where service needs require.
• Support additional clinics during periods of increased demand.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support audits relating to specimen collection and service delivery.
• Assist in maintaining clinical equipment and report faults promptly.
• Contribute to maintaining a clean, safe and organised clinical environment.
• Attend team meetings and participate in service developments where required.
• Work in accordance with equality, diversity and inclusion principles, treating all individuals with dignity and respect.

Other duties

• Any other duties, as agreed with the line manager to meet the needs of the organisation. This may include travel to other sites within the organisation.

Person Specification

Experience (Essential)

• Previous experience of undertaking venepuncture on adults.
• Experience of dealing with members of the public.
• Experience working in a healthcare environment.
• Experience working in a clinic setting.

Experience (Desirable)

• Previous experience of undertaking venepuncture on paediatric patients.
• Experience undertaking venepuncture out in the community/home visits.

Qualifications (Essential)

• Recognised Phlebotomy Certificate or equivalent practical competency.
• Valid UK Drivers License.

Skills and Attributes (Essential)

• Ability to perform venepuncture safely and effectively.
• Understanding of infection prevention and control principles.
• Knowledge of patient confidentiality and data protection requirements.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Basic IT skills and experience of using electronic patient 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.

Employer details

Employer name: Gtd Healthcare

Address: Oldham Blood Service, 87 High Street, Lees, Oldham, Manchester, OL4 4LY, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.gtdhealthcare.co.uk/

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Operations Manager, Grant Kershaw, [e-mail], [phone]

Date posted: 23 October 2026

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £13.45 an hour additional enhancements paid for out of hours working

Contract: Bank

Working pattern: Flexible working

Reference number: U0061-26-0142

Job locations: Oldham Blood Service, 87 High Street, Lees, Oldham, Manchester, OL4 4LY, United Kingdom

gtd healthcare is an equal opportunities employer. Gtd Healthcare's privacy notice is available on request.