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Phlebotomy and Cannulation Technician

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The Phlebotomy and Cannulation Technician will work as part of a team to provide high quality safe service for the patients. The post holder will provide support in managing waiting times in Outpatients and activity on the Wards.

X3 required for this post 24 hours (part time) including one Saturday or Sunday shift per week

The post holder will be required to undertake phlebotomy and cannulation duties throughout the Trust from Inpatients and Outpatients, and to work in accordance with the Trust policies and procedures. They will also be expected to work with other healthcare professionals to ensure a smooth procedure to discharge patients and maintain the standard for high patient satisfaction and provide cover in the absence of the Phlebotomy & Cannulation Supervisor.

An essential requirement of the post is an ability to work as part of a team without direct supervision and to deal with patients in a confidential, professional and sensitive manner.

Main duties of the job

  • In co-operation with the medical staff, ensure patients are receiving high quality, appropriate phlebotomy and cannulation care within all areas of responsibility.
  • Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients before, during and after the venepuncture or cannulation experience.
  • Ensure safe collection of blood samples according to agreed procedures
  • Ensure appropriate and accurate labelling and dispatch specimens to laboratories.
  • Ensure that appropriate requisitions are competed accurately and that specimens are carefully packaged for transport to pathology department.
  • Cannulate and take blood from inpatients and out patients effectively.
  • Respond to all bleeps for the cannulation service in a timely manner.
  • Complete all cannulation documentation as required.
  • Where appropriate, deliver urgent specimens to laboratories in person.
  • Be aware of patients' blood letting needs.
  • To seek immediate assistance from medical and nursing staff should the patient's condition deteriorate during phlebotomy/cannulation procedures.
  • To maintain daily record of workload plan and to retrieve information from the computerised health systems as appropriate.
  • To ensure that the patient is regarded with dignity and respect by upholding the Philosophy of Care and adhering to Policies and Procedures as lay down by the unit and the Trust.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is proud to be one of the top performing and safest trusts in England. We have two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, plus our award-winning clinics across North West London and beyond.

Date posted

29 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,129 to £28,649 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

289-CSS-1465

Job locations

West Middlesex University Hospital

Twickenham Road

Isleworth

TW7 6AF


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • In co-operation with the medical staff, ensure patients are receiving high quality, appropriate phlebotomy and cannulation care within all areas of responsibility.
  • Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients before, during and after the venepuncture or cannulation experience.
  • Ensure safe collection of blood samples according to agreed procedures
  • Ensure appropriate and accurate labelling and dispatch specimens to laboratories.
  • Ensure that appropriate requisitions are competed accurately and that specimens are carefully packaged for transport to pathology department.
  • Cannulate and take blood from inpatients and out patients effectively.
  • Respond to all bleeps for the cannulation service in a timely manner.
  • Complete all cannulation documentation as required.
  • Where appropriate, deliver urgent specimens to laboratories in person.
  • Be aware of patients blood letting needs.
  • To seek immediate assistance from medical and nursing staff should the patients condition deteriorate during phlebotomy/cannulation procedures.
  • To maintain daily record of workload plan and to retrieve information from the computerised health systems as appropriate.
  • To ensure that the patient is regarded with dignity and respect by upholding the Philosophy of Care and adhering to Policies and Procedures as lay down by the unit and the Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • In co-operation with the medical staff, ensure patients are receiving high quality, appropriate phlebotomy and cannulation care within all areas of responsibility.
  • Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients before, during and after the venepuncture or cannulation experience.
  • Ensure safe collection of blood samples according to agreed procedures
  • Ensure appropriate and accurate labelling and dispatch specimens to laboratories.
  • Ensure that appropriate requisitions are competed accurately and that specimens are carefully packaged for transport to pathology department.
  • Cannulate and take blood from inpatients and out patients effectively.
  • Respond to all bleeps for the cannulation service in a timely manner.
  • Complete all cannulation documentation as required.
  • Where appropriate, deliver urgent specimens to laboratories in person.
  • Be aware of patients blood letting needs.
  • To seek immediate assistance from medical and nursing staff should the patients condition deteriorate during phlebotomy/cannulation procedures.
  • To maintain daily record of workload plan and to retrieve information from the computerised health systems as appropriate.
  • To ensure that the patient is regarded with dignity and respect by upholding the Philosophy of Care and adhering to Policies and Procedures as lay down by the unit and the Trust.

Person Specification

Competency and experience in Phlebotomy

Essential

  • Venepuncture competence certificate and significant experience in working in Phlebotomy
  • Computer Literate IT and keyboard skills
  • Possess ability to work on own and as part of a team
  • Understand the emphasis placed on the need follow specific instructions for special investigations stipulated by the laboratories

Desirable

  • Good Knowledge of medical terminology or laboratory procedures
  • Familiar with Cerner EPR system
Person Specification

Competency and experience in Phlebotomy

Essential

  • Venepuncture competence certificate and significant experience in working in Phlebotomy
  • Computer Literate IT and keyboard skills
  • Possess ability to work on own and as part of a team
  • Understand the emphasis placed on the need follow specific instructions for special investigations stipulated by the laboratories

Desirable

  • Good Knowledge of medical terminology or laboratory procedures
  • Familiar with Cerner EPR system

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Middlesex University Hospital

Twickenham Road

Isleworth

TW7 6AF


Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Middlesex University Hospital

Twickenham Road

Isleworth

TW7 6AF


Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Phlebotomy and Cannulation Team Leader

Navpreet Jhawer

navpreet.jhawer@nhs.net

02083215310

Date posted

29 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,129 to £28,649 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

289-CSS-1465

Job locations

West Middlesex University Hospital

Twickenham Road

Isleworth

TW7 6AF


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