Senior Health Care Assistant

Transformationunitgm; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester seeks a Senior Health Care Assistant for the Haematology Day Case Unit at Wythenshawe Hospital. The role involves providing phlebotomy and cannulation services, supporting a variety of treatments, and ensuring high standards of patient care. The ideal candidate will possess NVQ III or equivalent and has strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. This permanent full-time position offers a salary of £24,937 - £26,598 per annum.

Qualifications

• Must be able to prioritise patient care with high standards of nursing.
• Experience in a health or social care setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of equality and diversity practices is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide phlebotomy and cannulation service.
• Welcome and orientate patients and visitors.
• Prepare equipment and maintain stock levels.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Phlebotomy and cannulation

Education

NVQ III or equivalent

Good standard of numeracy and literacy

Job description

Main area Clinical Haematology Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday- Friday, hours between 8-4) Job ref 349-WTWA-7568113*

Employer Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Haematology Day Unit , Wythenshawe Hospital Town Manchester Salary £24,937 - £26,598 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 30/12/2025 23:59

Senior Health Care Assistant

NHS AfC: Band 3

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a band 3 healthcare assistant to work on the haematology day case unit at Wythenshawe hospital.

We are a busy but friendly team delivering a variety of treatments including chemotherapy, immunotherapy and supportive treatments.

You will after training need to be able to prioritise patient care and maintain a high standard of nursing care whilst responding sensitively to the needs of our patients.

Good communication skills and the ability to work with the wider MDT are essential.

Main duties of the job

• To provide a phlebotomy and cannulation service
• Welcome and orientate patients and visitors to the department
• Perform clinical tasks such as blood pressure, temperatures, pulse and oxygen saturation monitoring.
• Undertake clerical duties as directed by a registered member of staff
• Assist with clinical procedures
• Inputting patient information onto electronic database / HIVE
• Prepare equipment/ rooms prior to commencement of clinic sessions/ day case activity by ensuring the relevant equipment/supplies are available
• To maintain stock levels and ensure stock rotation
• To ensure clean and tidy work place environment

Working for our organisation

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.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

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.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other.

As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role‑specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

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, please contact the manager named below.

Person specification

Educational Qualifications

• NVQ III or equivalent by qualification/ experience
• Good standard of numeracy and literacy

Experience

• Ability to work collaboratively within the team and independently
• Ability to work under supervision
• Previous experience of work in a health or social care setting
• Knowledge of good practice in relation to equality and diversity

Knowledge

• Able to apply knowledge of policies, procedures, legislation and professional standards of practice

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.