Community Phlebotomist
Company: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Job ID: C9349-26-3121
Closing date: 26 October 2026

Job summary
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

• Respond to phlebotomy requests for patients in the Primary Care Setting.
• Work as a team under the direction and guidance of the Phlebotomy Supervisor and Phlebotomy Manager.
• Provide the service at a variety of clinics across Trafford & Manchester, in addition to visiting housebound patients in their own homes or residential/nursing homes.
• 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, provide health care checks e.g. blood pressure monitoring, height and weight checks.

About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement. Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives. At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £25,272 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 349-LCOD-8310150-RL4
Job locations: Trafford & City wide, Chapel road, Sale, M33 7EG, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Knowledge (Essential)

• Experience of working in the community
• Experience within a Health Care setting

Knowledge (Desirable)

• Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the nursing and medical workforce within the community
• Knowledge of GP practices and community clinics
• Previous phlebotomy experience

Experience (Essential)

• An understanding acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality

Experience (Desirable)

• Previous Phlebotomy experience

Contact
Community Phlebotomy Service Supervisor: Katherine Alleyne, katherine.alleyne@mft.nhs.uk

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and eliminating unlawful discrimination.