Senior Phlebotomist

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

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Band 3 Senior Phlebotomist, where you will play a vital role in leading a dedicated phlebotomy team. This position offers the opportunity to provide essential services across various healthcare settings, ensuring high standards of patient care and clinical practice. You will be responsible for training staff, conducting venepuncture procedures, and maintaining the quality of services. This role not only supports your professional growth but also contributes to the well-being of the community. If you are passionate about healthcare and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths & English or equivalent required.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health or extensive phlebotomy experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead phlebotomy services across multiple locations.
• Train and assess staff in venepuncture procedures.

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, Outpatient departments at Wythenshawe and Withington Community Hospitals and the surrounding community GP's. The role includes 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 procedure 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 set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate.

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

At MFT, we 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. Please read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification for details about the Trust, our benefits, and critical information before you submit an application form.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and others when working in our healthcare settings. While COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we encourage our staff to get vaccinated.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. All individuals 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) and 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.