Phlebotomy and Cannulation Technician | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 26 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £27,129 - £28,649 per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 26 May 2024 |
| Location: | Isleworth, TW7 6AF |
| Company: | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6181307/289-CSS-1465 |
Summary
The Phlebotomy and Cannulation Technician will work as part of a team to provide high quality safe service for the patients. The post holder will provide support in managing waiting times in Outpatients and activity on the Wards.
X3 required for this post 24 hours (part time) including one Saturday or Sunday shift per week
The post holder will be required to undertake phlebotomy and cannulation duties throughout the Trust from Inpatients and Outpatients, and to work in accordance with the Trust policies and procedures. They will also be expected to work with other healthcare professionals to ensure a smooth procedure to discharge patients and maintain the standard for high patient satisfaction and provide cover in the absence of the Phlebotomy & Cannulation Supervisor.
An essential requirement of the post is an ability to work as part of a team without direct supervision and to deal with patients in a confidential, professional and sensitive manner.
• In co-operation with the medical staff, ensure patients are receiving high quality, appropriate phlebotomy and cannulation care within all areas of responsibility.
• Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients before, during and after the venepuncture or cannulation experience.
• Ensure safe collection of blood samples according to agreed procedures
• Ensure appropriate and accurate labelling and dispatch specimens to laboratories.
• Ensure that appropriate requisitions are competed accurately and that specimens are carefully packaged for transport to pathology department.
• Cannulate and take blood from inpatients and out patients effectively.
• Respond to all bleeps for the cannulation service in a timely manner.
• Complete all cannulation documentation as required.
• Where appropriate, deliver urgent specimens to laboratories in person.
• Be aware of patients’ blood letting needs.
• To seek immediate assistance from medical and nursing staff should the patient’s condition deteriorate during phlebotomy/cannulation procedures.
• To maintain daily record of workload plan and to retrieve information from the computerised health systems as appropriate.
• To ensure that the patient is regarded with dignity and respect by upholding the Philosophy of Care and adhering to Policies and Procedures as lay down by the unit and the Trust.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is proud to be one of the top performing and safest trusts in England. We have two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, plus our award-winning clinics across North West London and beyond.
• In co-operation with the medical staff, ensure patients are receiving high quality, appropriate phlebotomy and cannulation care within all areas of responsibility.
• Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients before, during and after the venepuncture or cannulation experience.
• Ensure safe collection of blood samples according to agreed procedures
• Ensure appropriate and accurate labelling and dispatch specimens to laboratories.
• Ensure that appropriate requisitions are competed accurately and that specimens are carefully packaged for transport to pathology department.
• Cannulate and take blood from inpatients and out patients effectively.
• Respond to all bleeps for the cannulation service in a timely manner.
• Complete all cannulation documentation as required.
• Where appropriate, deliver urgent specimens to laboratories in person.
• Be aware of patients’ blood letting needs.
• To seek immediate assistance from medical and nursing staff should the patient’s condition deteriorate during phlebotomy/cannulation procedures.
• To maintain daily record of workload plan and to retrieve information from the computerised health systems as appropriate.
• To ensure that the patient is regarded with dignity and respect by upholding the Philosophy of Care and adhering to Policies and Procedures as lay down by the unit and the Trust.
This advert closes on Sunday 12 May 2024