Job summary
- Main area
- Inpatient Medical Specialities
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 349-MRI-6210111*
- Employer
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Manchester Royal Infirmary
- Town
- Manchester
- Salary
- £22,383 Per annum (pro rata)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Phlebotomist
Band 2
Job overview
The post holder will provide a phlebotomy service to wards across the Division. Accuracy and attention
to detail is essential.
Work as part of a reliable, flexible and responsive clinical team with all colleagues
Maintain good lines of communication and promotes a strong commitment to the department
Liaises with: Hospital Staff including Laboratory, Medical, Nursing, Administrative & Porters, Patients, Members of the Public.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Haematology Phlebotomy Service is looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible individual who would like to make a difference to our patients.
In this role you will provide a phlebotomy service to Haematology Outpatient Services and the inpatient medical wards across the MRI Hospital. You will work as part of a reliable, flexible and responsive clinical team with all colleagues.
To exceed in this role you will have:
Good communication skills
Ability to follow written protocol
Evidence of working as part of a team
GCSE or Equivalent in English and Maths
If you have a desire to undertake this front-line position, working hours that are attractive, this could be the job for you. In return we will provide a comprehensive induction programme and you will be appraised on a yearly basis with a view to developing knowledge and skills where appropriate.
Working for our organisation
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide 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 & 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.
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, email our team at [email protected].
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
Person specification
Educational Qualifications
Essential criteria
- General Education completion
Desirable criteria
- English and Maths qualifications
Work Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in an acute care environment
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with more than one speciality
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills, ability to work on own initiative
Desirable criteria
- Previous phlebotomy experience
Personal attributes
Essential criteria
- Committed to providing and delivering high standards of patient care
Desirable criteria
- Professional Outlook, positive attitude
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
- Fiona McClure
- Job title
- Ward manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 2764807
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