Phlebotomist Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

"Bis Art" CJSC. BAL Trademark; Bury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Phlebotomist to join their team at Fairfield General Hospital. The role involves taking blood samples and performing venepuncture across various wards, with opportunities for training and career progression. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure, with a commitment to patient care.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Protected wellbeing hours

Qualifications

• Previous phlebotomy experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Successful candidates will attend the Level 3 Venepuncture course.

Responsibilities

• Taking blood samples from patients on all acute wards.
• Performing venepuncture in ward and outpatient settings.

Skills

Willingness to undertake nationally recognized training

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to liaise sensitively with patients

Basic computer skills

Capacity to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Ability to follow protocols and policies

Flexibility with working hours

Good communication skills

Job description

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

The clinics will operate a 7-day service, and the post holder will be expected to work some weekends each month.

Responsibilities include taking blood samples from patients on all acute wards, including Covid and non-Covid wards, and working in the blood room within outpatient services.

Previous phlebotomy experience is advantageous but not essential. Successful candidates will attend the Level 3 Venepuncture course at the Quality and Credit Framework Unit 48, prior to practicing, with practical assessments arranged in the workplace.

Main duties involve performing venepuncture in ward and outpatient settings.

Key skills required:

1. Willingness to undertake nationally recognized training
2. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
3. Ability to liaise sensitively with patients
4. Basic computer skills
5. Capacity to work under pressure and meet deadlines
6. Ability to follow protocols and policies
7. Flexibility with working hours
8. Good communication skills

This role does not qualify for sponsorship.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and health and social care services across Greater Manchester, serving over one million residents with a team of 20,000 colleagues. Our services span Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, aiming to improve lives through high standards of care and collaboration with local authorities and partners.

We are committed to our core values: care, appreciate, and inspire. We offer roles with purpose and flexibility, opportunities for career progression, and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave, flexible working, and protected wellbeing hours.

For more details about the role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification under the supporting documents. Additional information about working at NCA is available in the attached Candidate Information Pack or on our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk.

This vacancy closes on Monday, 26 May 2025.

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