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. They will 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.

• Take quality blood specimens for analysis using evacuated collection techniques.
• Cannulate and take blood from inpatients and outpatients effectively.
• Promote the principles of best practice and act as a role model for others.
• Respond to all bleeps for the cannulation service in a timely manner.
• Complete all cannulation documentation as required.
• Input cannulation documentation into iView.
• Ensure personal compliance with all relevant local, trust, statutory safety, and other policies and procedures, including the Health and Safety Work Act.
• Rigorously adhere to all departmental and trust‑wide infection control policies.
• Record and maintain daily activity audits.
• Assist and participate where necessary in the development of phlebotomy/cannulation‑based training and education programmes.
• Participate in the induction of new staff and work alongside trainees to provide support as a tutor/mentor.
• Document all errors and/or incidents affecting patient care.
• Report and assist in the investigation and resolution of complaints within the area of responsibility, ensuring lessons learned are implemented.
• Clean equipment and work area to trust‑wide standards.
• Monitor and maintain adequate levels of stock on a daily basis, highlighting to supervisor if stocks are low.

• You must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom or meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. We welcome applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship, and these will be considered alongside all other applications. Before applying, please ensure that both you and the role meet the eligibility requirements under the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) points‑based system to avoid disappointment.
  
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Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue…