Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Phlebotomist
The closing date is 22 November 2026
Job summary
The Phlebotomy team requires an additional 3 full time (37.5hrs) Phlebotomist to support the 7 day phlebotomist service, which will cover evenings and weekends. Ensuring that our service users needs are met through the delivery of high quality care. As a centre of excellence, you will offer a person centred approach to their independence and wellbeing and go the extra mile to ensure compassionate and personalised patient care.

In return you will join a supportive team environment and be provided with robust personal development opportunities and an enhanced rate for your services in line with the Agenda for Change framework.

Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.

Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role will include blood sampling for patients on all acute wards, providing a service to the very busy and demanding blood sampling room, and for patients attending clinics of varying specialties.

Whilst previous phlebotomy experience is an advantage, it is not essential as successful candidates will attend the trust venepuncture training prior to undertaking any practice as arranged with Trust Education Department. Practical assessments will take place in workplace.

About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we are always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Details
Date posted: 13 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £25,272 to £25,272 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 236-CSS-CS457-26
Job locations: Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 2JH, United Kingdom

Job description
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.

Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential

• Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G).
• Care Certificate

Desirable

• Care Certificate and NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare or a Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship already achieved

Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential

• Basic knowledge of IT packages
• Willingness to complete NCA venepuncture training
• Previous experience in caring for patients in an acute setting.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the 7-day service
• Good communication skills (written & verbal)
• Good customer service skills

Desirable

• NHS Venepuncture training

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: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 2JH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Senior Sister Stacey Lord, stacey.lord@nca.nhs.uk, 01616278976

Supporting documents
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