Phlebotomist | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust; Bury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bury is seeking a Phlebotomist to join the team at Fairfield General Hospital. The role encompasses taking blood samples from patients across various wards and requires flexibility to work some weekends. Although prior phlebotomy experience is desirable, it is not compulsory, as training will be provided. This position emphasizes teamwork, good communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure while adhering to protocols. Benefits include a robust annual leave package and opportunities for development.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Flexible working opportunities

Protected hours for health and wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• Previous phlebotomy experience is an advantage but not essential.
• Attendance to Quality and Credit Framework Unit 48, Level 3 Venepuncture course required.
• Practical assessments will occur in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Take blood samples from patients on all acute wards.
• Work in the blood room within outpatients.
• Undertake venepuncture within a ward and outpatient setting.

Skills

Willingness to undertake training

Ability to work within a team

Good communication skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to work under demanding circumstances

Flexibility with working hours

Job description

The Phlebotomy team at Fairfield General Hospital requires an additional staff member to support an expansion of the existing team in their multi-departmental service delivery.

The clinics will be running a 7 day service and there will be expectations for the post holder to work some weekends each month.

Duties will involve taking blood samples from patients on all acute wards both Covid and non-Covid wards and working in the blood room within outpatients.

Whilst previous phlebotomy experience is an advantage, it is not essential.

Successful candidates will attend the Quality and Credit Framework Unit 48, Level 3 Venepuncture course prior to undertaking any practice as arranged with Trust Education Department. Practical assessments will take place in work place.

The main duties of the role will involve undertaking venepuncture within a ward and outpatient setting.

• Willingness to undertake training to nationally recognised standard.
• Ability to work within a team and alone as required.
• Ability to liaise with patients in a sensitive manner.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work under demanding circumstances and to deadlines.
• Ability to follow protocols and policies.
• Be flexible with working hours.
• Good communication skills.

Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

This advert closes on Thursday 11 Dec 2025