Band 3 - Phlebotomy and Cannulation Technician

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The Phlebotomy team at the Royal Free are dedicated to providing World Class Care to our patients. We are looking for experienced full-time and part time phlebotomy and cannulation technicians to join our busy Phlebotomy Department. Our service runs 365 days a year including all weekends and bank holidays.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

About us

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

The phlebotomy and cannulation department operates a seven day a week service running 365 days a year.

Date posted

02 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,948 to £29,468 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

391-RFL-5526458

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hamsptead

NW3 2QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Level or Equivalent
  • Cannulation and Phlebotomy Certicate of competence

Desirable

  • C&G 7307 or Equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant experience in Phlebotomy and Cannulation
  • Relevant experience in an acute hospital setting.
  • Relevant experience working with the public.
  • Full awareness and understanding of health and safety protocols including infecton control
  • Ability to adhere to standard operating procedures

Personal Qualities/Attributes

Essential

  • Flexible approach to work

Others

Essential

  • Participation in the late evening and weekend Rota
  • Committed to self development
  • Computer literacy
Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Level or Equivalent
  • Cannulation and Phlebotomy Certicate of competence

Desirable

  • C&G 7307 or Equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant experience in Phlebotomy and Cannulation
  • Relevant experience in an acute hospital setting.
  • Relevant experience working with the public.
  • Full awareness and understanding of health and safety protocols including infecton control
  • Ability to adhere to standard operating procedures

Personal Qualities/Attributes

Essential

  • Flexible approach to work

Others

Essential

  • Participation in the late evening and weekend Rota
  • Committed to self development
  • Computer literacy

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).

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hamsptead

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hamsptead

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Outpatients & Phlebotomy Service Manager

Sophie Barron

Sophie.barron@nhs.net

07722368291

Date posted

02 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,948 to £29,468 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

391-RFL-5526458

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hamsptead

NW3 2QG


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