Senior Healthcare Assistant – Outpatients & Phlebotomy

About the role

This permanent position is based in Manchester and supports the Outpatients Department and community sites across Greater Manchester. You will work as a Senior Healthcare Assistant delivering person‑centred care, supporting patients in phlebotomy services and outpatient clinics, and acting as a reassuring presence during key moments of care.

Key responsibilities

• Provide holistic, person‑centred care to patients in community and onsite settings.
• Perform clinical tasks within competence, including phlebotomy and venepuncture (training provided).
• Follow Aseptic Non‑Touch Technique (ANTT) and local infection‑prevention policies.
• Work closely with registered nurses and multidisciplinary team members.
• Accurately record observations, interventions and outcomes.
• Travel across Greater Manchester sites, working independently and managing workload.

Required profile

• Full UK driving licence and access to a personal vehicle.
• Ability to work alone and travel between sites.
• Compassionate, dedicated and able to communicate effectively with patients and team members.

Required skills

• Phlebotomy and venepuncture.
• NEWS2 scoring.
• CVADS and TVADS assessment.
• AKI and sepsis identification.
• Urinalysis.
• ECG interpretation.
• Moving and handling.
• BLS (Basic Life Support).
• Blood sugar monitoring.
• Aseptic Non‑Touch Technique (ANTT).

What we offer

• Full induction and ongoing support from experienced clinicians.
• Comprehensive phlebotomy training and development opportunities.
• Mileage reimbursement for community travel.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Automatic enrolment in the Christie Care Certificate module for oncology knowledge.