Band 3 Phlebotomy and Cannulation Technician - Maternity cover

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Greater London is seeking a Band 3 Phlebotomy and Cannulation Technician for maternity cover. The ideal candidate will support a team in delivering high-quality phlebotomy and cannulation services in various settings, prioritizing patient care and safety. Responsibilities include collecting blood samples and ensuring proper handling. Previous relevant experience is essential, along with strong communication skills and the ability to work autonomously. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Generous benefits

Flexible working hours

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• GCSE in English grade C or above or equivalent.
• NVQ level 3 in care-related subject would be an advantage.
• Relevant phlebotomy and cannulation experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collect quality blood samples from patients.
• Ensure safe delivery of blood samples to pathology.
• Participate in the collection of data.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to prioritize own workload

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

GCSE in English grade C or above

NVQ level 3 in care related subject

Tools

Cerner

Job description

Band 3 Phlebotomy and Cannulation Technician - Maternity cover

The successful candidates will maintain a high standard of phlebotomy practice that is focused on patient care and safety. You will be required to work as part of a team delivering excellent phlebotomy and cannulation service on our wards and clinics and obtain quality blood specimens for testing by the Pathology laboratory.

You will be expected to work closely with members of the medical and nursing staff as well as with our patients. You must demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomously while prioritising workloads.

Main duties of the job

• Cannulation
• Collection of quality blood samples from patients
• Ensuring that blood samples are delivered safely and efficiently to pathology
• Generating blood request forms from Cerner
• Contributing to keeping the clinical area clean and tidy, maintaining a safe working environment
• Reporting incidents and any issues regarding safety and quality to the manager
• Participating in the collection of data
• Filing and clerical duties

Requirements:

• GCSE in English grade C or above or equivalent
• NVQ level 3 in care related subject would be an advantage
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Relevant phlebotomy and cannulation experience is essential
• Excellent organisation and customer service skills
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Participation in the late evening, weekend and bank holiday rota

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Education and Professional Qualifications

• GCSE Level or Equivalent
• Cannulation Certificate
• C&G 7307 or Equivalent

Experience

• Relevant phlebotomy experience

Skills and aptitudes

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to adhere to standard operating procedures
• Ability to work unsupervised and use initiative
• Ability to organize workloads effectively
• Flexible attitude to working hours
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to prioritise own work

Personal qualities and attributes

• Flexible approach to work
• Ability to work unsupervised and use initiative
• Self motivated

Others

• Commitment to self development

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.

£30,546 to £32,207 a yearper annum inclusive of HCAS (pro-rata)