Senior Phlebotomist

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Band 3 senior phlebotomist to join their dynamic team at Wythenshawe Hospital. This role is pivotal in leading the phlebotomy service across various departments and ensuring the delivery of care during weekends and holidays. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, experience in phlebotomy, and a commitment to high clinical standards. This opportunity not only allows you to make a significant impact on patient care but also offers a supportive environment for professional growth within one of the largest NHS Trusts in England. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to advance your career, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths & English or equivalent qualifications required.
• Must have NVQ Level 3 or 5 years of phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the phlebotomy team and ensure high standards of clinical practice.
• Undertake venepuncture procedures and train staff in venepuncture.

Skills

Prioritization and organization

Problem resolution

Effective communication

Teaching electronic patient record systems

Stock management

Education

Maths & English, GCSE grade C or Key Skills level 2

NVQ Level 3 in Health or 5 years Phlebotomy experience

Care Certificate

Train the Trainer certificates

Tools

HIVE Electronic Patient Record system

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Main area: Phlebotomy
Grade Band: 3
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Over 7 days, to include 1 x 4.5 hour weekend shift.)
Job ref: 349-WTWA-6947008*

Site: Wythenshawe Hospital
Town: Manchester
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 Per Annum, (Pro Rata)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 20/02/2025 23:59

Job overview

A Band 3 senior phlebotomist is an integral part in the leadership of a large phlebotomy team. The team provides a phlebotomy service across acute wards at Wythenshawe Hospital, Out patient departments at Wythenshawe and Withington Community Hospitals and the surrounding community GP's. Responsibilities include leading the delivery of the Phlebotomy ward service at weekends and Bank Holidays and in the absence of the Phlebotomy Manager or Supervisor.

Main duties of the job

1. Undertake venepuncture procedures effectively and sensitively, with respect for the patient’s welfare, dignity, and preferences.
2. Participate in staff development, induction, and venepuncture training and assessment of staff.
3. Maintain high standards of clinical practice in accordance with phlebotomy competencies and be a role model to Band 2 staff.
4. Undertake near patient testing and reagent calibration checks via capillary sampling for INR.
5. Travel to GP Practices and Health Centres using own vehicle.
6. Carry out continuous performance assessments of Band 2 Phlebotomy staff and advise the Phlebotomy Supervisor/Manager of any capability or performance issues.
7. Ensure delivery of the Phlebotomy ward service at weekends and Bank Holidays and in the absence of the Phlebotomy Manager or Supervisor.

Working for our organisation

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn and is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health and social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford and beyond, we champion collaborative working and transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient and staff experience, operational effectiveness, and driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description and Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. To make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits, and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of 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. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [e-mail].

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

• Maths & English, GCSE grade C or Key Skills level 2.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health or 5 years Phlebotomy experience in an acute setting.
• Care Certificate.
• Train the Trainer certificates.

Experience

• Phlebotomy experience in an acute health care setting.
• Capable to work unsupervised and have experience in leading a large team.
• Experience of training venepuncture to new/unskilled staff.
• Link Worker/Key train the trainer; Moving and Handling, ANTT.

Skills

• Ability to prioritise own tasks and organise duties within a team.
• Able to resolve problems, complaints, and issues of Patients and Team members.
• Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with patients, staff, and Team members.
• Experience in teaching electronic patient record systems (HIVE). Excellent knowledge in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Stock management, auditing, and ordering.
• Experience in liaising with all levels of service users.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.