Job summary The Phlebotomist is an integral member of WTWA, Patient Flow : He/she will be responsible for safely and efficiently performing venipuncture on patients requiring blood tests. Successful candidates will contribute to the efficient performance of the phlebotomy team in the provision of services to wards, clinics, Withington community hospital and GP services in the community, in accordance with local and Trust policies. Main duties of the job As part of the Phlebotomist team at Wythenshawe MFT candidates must meet the following criteria. Evidence direct patient care experience working in a health care setting. Must have a current full UK driving licence and have access to a suitable vehicle ( Insured for business use ) to perform duties in the community. Must have the ability to put patients at ease and remain calm in an emergency Attention to detail to ensure positive patient identification. The ability to organise and prioritise duties and tasks Knowledge of a range of software packages such as EPR, Microsoft word. Health & Safety and Infection control awareness and how it applies to a Health Care setting. Self-motivated, Flexible to work mornings and afternoons. About us MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & 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 30,000 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. Date posted 27 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year Per Annum, (Pro Rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 349-WTWA-7043216C Job locations Wythenshawe Hospital Southmoor Road Wythenshawe M23 9LT Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll 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 youll 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 resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll 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 youll 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 resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Person Specification Qualifications Essential Functional skills Level 1, Maths and English or Education equivalents Desirable NVQ Level 2 in Health/care certificate or relevant experience Knowledge and Experience Essential Direct patient care working in a health care seting Health and Safety and Infection control awareness Desirable Working within an acute hospital environment on wards or clinics Skills and abilitys Essential Good communication skills. Written and verbal Attention to detail to ensure positive patient identification knowledge of electronic patient record systems Desirable Confident to liaise with other hospital staff and patients Time management skills Attributes Essential Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty rota Must have a current UK driving licence and have access to a suitable vehicle (insured for business use) to perform duties in the community Desirable Can recognise own personal development need Person Specification Qualifications Essential Functional skills Level 1, Maths and English or Education equivalents Desirable NVQ Level 2 in Health/care certificate or relevant experience Knowledge and Experience Essential Direct patient care working in a health care seting Health and Safety and Infection control awareness Desirable Working within an acute hospital environment on wards or clinics Skills and abilitys Essential Good communication skills. Written and verbal Attention to detail to ensure positive patient identification knowledge of electronic patient record systems Desirable Confident to liaise with other hospital staff and patients Time management skills Attributes Essential Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty rota Must have a current UK driving licence and have access to a suitable vehicle (insured for business use) to perform duties in the community Desirable Can recognise own personal development need Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Address Wythenshawe Hospital Southmoor Road Wythenshawe M23 9LT Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)