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Phlebotomist

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Thatcham, RG18 3ASView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

14 September 2026

7 days left

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time, enthusiastic band 3 Phlebotomist to join our CQC rated 'Outstanding' Trust. Based at West Berkshir...

  • Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample.
  • Ensure safe collection of blood samples according to agreed procedures.
  • Ensure appropriate and accurate labelling and dispatch specimens to laboratories.
  • To answer the telephone and deal with calls politely and efficiently.

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.

  • 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.

Previous Experience

Desirable: - Able to perform phlebotomy procedures without direct supervision.; - Previous Laboratory work experience; - Work experience in a healthcare environment

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
  • Must be physically able to assist less able & wheelchair bound patients.
  • 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

7 September 2026

Last checked

7 September 2026

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About the employer

BHF
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

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