Phlebotomist
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Wokingham, RG41 2RE
Salary
£27,106 to £28,850
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
13 September 2026
8 days left
Job description
Are you looking for a new rewarding position working alongside a fantastically supportive team who consistently rate their job satisfaction highly? We...
- The postholder will be required to perform a range of venepuncture techniques and will work without direct supervision.
- The postholder will be required to perform ECG and other routine physical monitoring observations.
- The postholder is required to liaise with clinicians, other healthcare professionals including laboratory staff, with patients and their representatives and with commercial suppliers.
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- GCSE English or equivalent
- GCSE Maths or equivalent
Desirable
- European Computer Driving Licence
Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Fully trained in phlebotomy procedures.
- Trained in ECG administration.
Previous Experience
Desirable
- Experience equivalent to NVQ Level 3
- Able to perform phlebotomy procedures without direct supervision.
- Previous Laboratory work experience
- Work experience in a healthcare environment
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work accurately and quickly in an organised Manner with attention to detail.
- A good level of computer literacy
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work both as part of a team and individually.
- Ability to deal with difficult situations and resolve conflict.
- Good telephone manner
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Sound understanding of health and safety requirements.
- Awareness of data protection and confidentiality issues
- Able to maintain professional standards of dress and conduct in line with Trust policies
- Must comply with Trust requirements for health.
- Willingness to be flexible and vary working patterns in accordance with the needs of the service.
- Ability to drive and have access to a car for work purposes
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
4 September 2026
Last checked
5 September 2026
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