Band 3 Phlebotomy and Cannulation Technician

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. Duties:

• 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
  
  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 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