Job summary
- Main area
- Phlebotomy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 25 hours per week (Monday- Friday)
- Job ref
- 349-LCO-7574230*
- Employer
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- INT Patch 3 District nurses + South wide
- Town
- Didsbury
- Salary
- £24,465 per annum (pro rata)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/12/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Community Phlebotomist
NHS AfC: Band 2
Job overview
We are Manchester Local Care Organisation - an exciting, public sector organisation bringing together NHS community health services and adult social care services in Manchester. We’re driven by the aim of improving the health of local people in Manchester by working across organisational boundaries.
We are looking to recruit a trained Phlebotomist to join our team. For this role it is necessary that you are a caring and courteous individual that can work under pressure in a challenging environment. You will be responsible for carrying out venipuncture working across the south Manchester Footprint for patients in their own homes, Care/Nursing homes, and in clinics to meet service needs, as such it is essential that you have a full UK driving license and a vehicle insured for business use.
Main duties of the job
The Phlebotomist will respond to phlebotomy requests for patients in the Primary Care Setting.
The service also provides clinics across South Manchester in addition to visiting housebound patients in their own homes or residential/nursing homes.
The phlebotomist will work with minimal clinical supervision and without direct supervision following completion of an approved training course.
The post holder will work without direct supervision. Applications are invited from flexible individuals for the above post. Phlebotomy experience is essential.
Working for our organisation
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe, a great place to start or grow your career. With 10 hospitals and a wide range of community services, we care for over 1 million people every year, and our team of over 30,000 people is at the heart of everything we do.
You’ll be working alongside colleagues from all backgrounds, supporting people from every walk of life, and learning something new every day. We believe that everyone should feel welcome, respected, and valued at work. You can bring your whole self to MFT, knowing that your unique perspective and experiences are celebrated here.
You’ll find that we’re committed to helping you grow - whether you want to develop new skills, progress in your career, or simply make a difference in your community. We offer equal opportunities for everyone, and we’ll support you with training, development, and a caring environment where your health, wellbeing, and safety matter.
Most importantly, you’ll be part of a team where working together and supporting each other is everything. You’ll make new friends, build strong relationships, and have a real voice in shaping the future of our Trust.
At MFT we’re All Here For You - every step of the way. Join us today.
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 & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time 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’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
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. 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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of recent Study
- NVQ Level 2
Experience
Essential criteria
- Ability to work with direct supervision.
Desirable criteria
- Phlebotomy Experience
- Community Experience.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Car driver with license
- Willing to learn new skills.
- Able to prioritise workload
- Have a flexible approach.
- Effective communication skills.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Amanda Whittaker
- Job title
- District Nurse team lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07484905065
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