Band 3 Phlebotomy and Cannulation Technician | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£31,554 - £33,270 per annum (pro-rata) inclusive of HCAS
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	London, NW3 2QG
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Sept 2026
Closing date:	1 Nov 2026

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Summary

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.

Please note previous applications within 6 months might not be considered.

Duties:

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

Requirements:

GCSE in English grade C or above or equivalent

NVQ level 3 in care related subject would be an advantage

Good communication skills, both verbal and written

Relevant phlebotomy and cannulation experience is essential

Excellent organisation and customer service skills

Able to work effectively as part of a team

Ability to prioritise own workload

Participation in the late evening, weekend and bank holiday rota

As this post is a part time position, please be advised that this may impact eligibility for the trust to provide sponsorship.

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/

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

This advert closes on Tuesday 13 Oct 2026

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