Phlebotomy and Cannulation Technician

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Phlebotomy and Cannulation Technician The closing date is 31 October 2026 Apply for this job Job 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 mainly provide support to cover Inpatient activity on the Wards and manage waiting times in Outpatients. 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. 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. We are looking for people to join West Middlesex site Main duties of the job 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 completed accurately and that specimens are carefully packaged for transport to pathology department. Cannulate and take blood from inpatients and outpatients 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. About us Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London. Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use. We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex. We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs. The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications