Bank Phlebotomy & Cannulation Technician Band 3

Job overview

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust with some of the best clinical outcomes in the country. Here, at The Royal Free  NHS Foundation Trust hospitals, we are passionate about delivering the highest quality care to all our patients. In order to help us achieve this, we are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and committed  Phlebotomy and Cannulation Technicians (Band 3) to join our temporary staffing bank.

**VISA SPONSORSHIP DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS ROLE**

As a trust bank employee you will be able to choose a flexible working pattern to suit your work life balance in a variety of clinical settings working as part of a committed multidisciplinary team.

The post holder is to undertake phlebotomy and cannulation duties throughout the trust from in-patients to out-patients.

Main duties of the job

Royal Free World Class Values:

The post holder will offer World Class Care to service users, staff, colleagues, clients and patients alike.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

a) Ensure patients are receiving high quality, appropriate phlebotomy and cannulation care within all areas of responsibility. b) Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients before, during and after the venepuncture or cannulation experience. c) Take quality blood specimens for analysis using evacuated collection techniques. d) Cannulate and take blood from inpatients and out patients effectively.

e) Promote the principles of best practice and act as a role model for others. f)  Respond to all bleeps for the cannulation service in a timely manner. g)  Complete all cannulation documentation as required. h)  Input cannulation documentation into iView.

**For further information please refer to the attached JD/PS**

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

a) Take responsibility for one’s own personal development, education and development of a Personal Development Plan. b) Participate in the annual staff development review (SDR) process. c) Represent the department through education, developmental and training activities. d)Participate in evening and weekend work as required.

e)Demonstrate commitment to Improving working lives and flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service and staff. f) To Meet the needs of the organisation, the post holder may be required to undertake duties at any location within the Trust or satellite services. g) Identify own educational and professional development needs, ensure they are met on an ongoing basis. h) Ensure accurate data is collected and documented for auditing purposes.File and collate department documents i) Participate and assist the service manager to conduct surveys as necessary.

**For further information please refer to the attached JD/PS**