Job overview
We are looking for an approachable, flexible and motivated individual to join the Overnight Cannulation Team as an Acute Cannulation Technician.
You will be a key member of the clinical team working over night delivering high quality care to patients across the Trust taking bloods and providing venous access by inserting cannulas.
Our Values are Include, Respect and Improve. It is important that you understand and refer to our values during your recruitment process and beyond!
Main duties of the job
Assist in the assessment of health care needs by undertaking assessment aspects that have been delegated by the registered practitioner and completion of care documentation.
To be skilled and assessed as competent in carrying out venepuncture and taking of blood samples (including labelling of samples) on patients referred to the Overnight Cannulation Service.
To be skilled and assessed as competent in carrying out insertion of Trust approved cannulas following approved Trust guidelines. You must be able to dispose of sharps safely and be aware of your roles and responsibilities when looking after cannulas.
To be trained and competent in the taking of blood cultures on patients being reviewed by the Critical Care Outreach Team (CCOT) and at the direction of the CCOT Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Supporting cardiac arrest team with venous access in emergencies.
To work in a physically challenging environment with high levels of moving and handling and physical activity where you will be exposed to blood and body fluids
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification information pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to safely and efficiently prioritise tasks and escalate emerging concerns appropriately
- Trained and proficient in Venepuncture and Cannulation
- Ability to communicate effectively, with compassion, in a variety of settings and with people with varying levels of understanding
- Ability to use initiative effectively and safely, and to understand and act on limitations
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of policy and procedure relating to the role and scope of practice
- Understanding of infection control procedures and practices
- Understanding of requirements of the role
- Trust values and expectations of behaviours and practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Reasonable academic level of English and Maths
- NVQ level 3 or willingness to work towards
- Venepuncture and Cannulation
Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
- Role model our Trust values every day
- Good attendance record
- Supportive, reliable and approachable
- Resilience in challenging and dynamic clinical situations
- Managing exposure to blood and body fluids regularly
Previous Experience
Essential
- Role involving Venepuncture and Cannulation
Desirable
- Acute Care role, Emergency Department, Assessment Unit or similar
- Working in a clinical environment under indirect supervision
- Working in a role dependent on ability to prioritise tasks to provide quality and maintain safety
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This advert is for Acute Cannulation Technician with East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust in Stevenage, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 10 Jul 2026.
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