Phlebotomist
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Reading, RG1 5AN
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
20 September 2026
15 days left
Job description
PLEASE NOTE: PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY Band 2 Phlebotomist This is a full time post for 37.5 hours per week. Working pattern - Mondays to F...
Post holder will be required to
- Collect samples from inpatients, patients attending outpatient clinics.Is required to liaise with clinicians, other healthcare professionals including laboratory staff. Post holder will be required to perform a range of venepuncture techniques in a variety of clinical settings.
- Be aware of the clinical conditions and precautions that are necessary for sample quality to be maintained during the venepuncture procedure, and develops an awareness of requirements for site selection, correct use of tourniquet and selection of blood sample bottles.
- Ensure that blood sample bottles are accurately labelled in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Ensure that clinical samples are correctly packaged for transportation to the laboratory in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Pathology Department.
- Seek guidance from experienced Phlebotomists as necessary.
- Be aware of, and works to relevant departmental policies and Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring that personal performance complies with ISO (International standards organisation).
- You will also be required to perform reception and telephone duties and refer more complex enquiries to a senior member of staff.
Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford, and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work, and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.
The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.
Our Trust "CARE" values:Compassionate,Aspirational,Resourceful,Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.
Education
Essential
- GCSE's/NVQ to level 2
Desirable
- Venepuncture certificate
Experience
Essential
- Customer service
Desirable
- Experience in a healthcare enviroment
- Previous experience in venepunture
Skills
Essential
- Good computer skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
4 September 2026
Last checked
5 September 2026
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