Job summary
- Main area
- Phlebotomy
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- 37.5 hours per week (Full time & Part time including weekends & bank holidays)
- Job ref
- 391-RFL-6825226
- Employer
- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Free Hospital
- Town
- Hamsptead
- Salary
- £29,485 - £31,088 per annum inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/12/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Band 3 - Phlebotomy and Cannulation Technician
Band 3
Job overview
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.
Working for our organisation
The phlebotomy and cannulation department operates a seven day a week service running 365 days a year.
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.
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found at https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425.
Person specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE Level or Equivalent
- Cannulation and Phlebotomy Certicate of competence
Desirable criteria
- C&G 7307 or Equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Flexible approach to work
Others
Essential criteria
- Participation in the late evening and weekend Rota
- Committed to self development
- Computer literacy
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sophie Barron
- Job title
- Outpatients & Phlebotomy Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07722368291
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