Band 3 Phlebotomy and Cannulation Technician

NHS

  • North West London
  • £30,546-32,207 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 hours ago
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 jobDuties:CannulationCollection of quality blood samples from patientsEnsuring that blood samples are delivered safely and efficiently to pathologyGenerating blood request forms from CernerContributing to keeping the clinical area clean and tidy, maintaining a safe working environmentReporting incidents and any issues regarding safety and quality to the managerParticipating in the collection of dataFiling and clerical dutiesRequirements:GCSE in English grade C or above or equivalentNVQ level 3 in care related subject would be an advantageGood communication skills, both verbal and writtenRelevant phlebotomy and cannulation experience is essentialExcellent organisation and customer service skillsAble to work effectively as part of a teamAbility to prioritise own workloadParticipation in the late evening, weekend and bank holiday rotaAbout usThe 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 topFor more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/DetailsDate posted04 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£30,546 to £32,207 a year per annum inclusive of HCASContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number391-RFL-7404137Job locationsRoyal Free HospitalPond StLondonNW3 2QGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.Person SpecificationEducation and Professional QualificationsEssential
  • GCSE Level or Equivalent
  • Cannulation Certificate
  • Phlebotomy Certificate
Desirable
  • C&G 7307 or Equivalent
ExperienceEssential
  • Relevant phlebotomy experience
  • Relevant cannulation experience
Skills and aptitudesEssential
  • 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 attributesEssential
  • Flexible approach to work
  • Participation in weekend rota
  • Ability to work unsupervised and use initiative
  • Self motivated
OthersEssential
  • Commitment to self development
Person SpecificationEducation and Professional QualificationsEssential
  • GCSE Level or Equivalent
  • Cannulation Certificate
  • Phlebotomy Certificate
Desirable
  • C&G 7307 or Equivalent
ExperienceEssential
  • Relevant phlebotomy experience
  • Relevant cannulation experience
Skills and aptitudesEssential
  • 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 attributesEssential
  • Flexible approach to work
  • Participation in weekend rota
  • Ability to work unsupervised and use initiative
  • Self motivated
OthersEssential
  • Commitment to self development

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