Senior Health Care Assistant | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester is seeking a Band 3 healthcare assistant to join their haematology day case unit. Responsibilities include providing phlebotomy services, monitoring vital signs, and managing patient bookings. Ideal candidates should possess good communication skills and the ability to work with a multidisciplinary team. This role offers opportunities for professional development within a supportive and diverse working environment dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in phlebotomy and cannulation is beneficial.
• Good understanding of clinical tasks such as blood pressure and pulse monitoring.
• Ability to maintain a tidy workplace environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide phlebotomy and cannulation services.
• Welcome patients and visitors to the department.
• Perform clinical tasks like vital signs monitoring.
• Assist with clinical procedures and manage patient bookings.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work with a wider multidisciplinary team

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a band 3 healthcare assistant to work on the haematology day case unit at Wythenshawe Hospital.

We are a busy but friendly team delivering a variety of treatments including chemotherapy, immunotherapy and supportive treatments. You will, after training, need to be able to prioritise patient care and maintain a high standard of nursing care whilst responding sensitively to the needs of our patients.

Good communication skills and the ability to work with the wider MDT are essential.

• To provide a phlebotomy and cannulation service
• Welcome and orientate patients and visitors to the department
• Perform clinical tasks such as blood pressure, temperatures, pulse and oxygen saturation monitoring.
• Undertake clerical duties as directed by a registered member of staff
• Assist with clinical procedures
• Manage patient bookings
• Inputting patient information onto electronic database / HIVE
• Prepare equipment/rooms prior to commencement of clinic sessions/ day case activity by ensuring the relevant equipment/supplies are available
• To maintain stock levels and ensure stock rotation
• To ensure clean and tidy work place environment

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a team of 30,000+ professionals, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe. We are forward‑thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation and continuous improvement.

Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working, empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.

Your journey at MFT is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. For your convenience, you’ll also find a ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ with details about the Trust, our benefits and how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. This document also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before submitting an application.

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Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Dec 2025.