Community Phlebotomist

Job overview

We are Trafford Local Care Organisation - an exciting, new public sector organisation bringing together NHS community health services and adult social care services in Trafford. We’re driven by the aim of improving the health of local people in Trafford by working across organisational boundaries.

Our community healthcare teams in adults and children's services are employed by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and deployed to us, linking closely with our colleagues in Manchester Local Care Organisation. Our teams work as one and together we will make a massive difference to the health of people in Trafford.

We are looking to recruit a trained/untrained 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 Trafford/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.

The phlebotomist will respond to phlebotomy requests for patients in the Primary Care Setting. They will work as a team under the direction and guidance of the Phlebotomy Supervisor and Phlebotomy Manager. The service will be provided at a variety of clinics across Trafford & Manchester

Main duties of the job

The Phlebotomist will respond to phlebotomy requests for patients in the Primary Care Setting.

They will work as a team under the direction and guidance of the Phlebotomy Supervisor and Phlebotomy Manager.

The service will be provided at a variety of clinics across Trafford & 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.

As part of an ongoing development programme/Job description the clinician may  be required to  provide Health care checks e.g. Blood pressure monitoring, Height and weight checks.

The post holder will work without direct supervision. Applications are invited from flexible individuals for the above post. Phlebotomy experience is not essential as full training will be given.

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].