Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
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 of direct patient care experience working in a healthcare setting. Must have a current full UK driving licence and 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 and Microsoft Word. Health & Safety and Infection control awareness and how it applies to a healthcare setting. Self-motivated and flexible to work mornings and afternoons. About Us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.6bn and 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 and community services from across Manchester, Trafford, and beyond, we champion collaborative working and 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, and 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 and Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. 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. Job 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. To be 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 resourcing@mft.nhs.uk. We're looking forward to hearing from you! Person Specification
Qualifications
Functional skills Level 1, Maths and English or Education equivalents NVQ Level 2 in Health/care certificate or relevant experience Knowledge and Experience
Direct patient care working in a healthcare setting Health and Safety and Infection control awareness Working within an acute hospital environment on wards or clinics Skills and Abilities
Good communication skills, both written and verbal Attention to detail to ensure positive patient identification Knowledge of electronic patient record systems Confident to liaise with other hospital staff and patients Attributes
Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty rota Must have a current UK driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle (insured for business use) to perform duties in the community Can recognise own personal development needs 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 Name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
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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 of direct patient care experience working in a healthcare setting. Must have a current full UK driving licence and 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 and Microsoft Word. Health & Safety and Infection control awareness and how it applies to a healthcare setting. Self-motivated and flexible to work mornings and afternoons. About Us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.6bn and 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 and community services from across Manchester, Trafford, and beyond, we champion collaborative working and 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, and 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 and Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. 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. Job 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. To be 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 resourcing@mft.nhs.uk. We're looking forward to hearing from you! Person Specification
Qualifications
Functional skills Level 1, Maths and English or Education equivalents NVQ Level 2 in Health/care certificate or relevant experience Knowledge and Experience
Direct patient care working in a healthcare setting Health and Safety and Infection control awareness Working within an acute hospital environment on wards or clinics Skills and Abilities
Good communication skills, both written and verbal Attention to detail to ensure positive patient identification Knowledge of electronic patient record systems Confident to liaise with other hospital staff and patients Attributes
Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty rota Must have a current UK driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle (insured for business use) to perform duties in the community Can recognise own personal development needs 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 Name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
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