Job summary
- Main area
- Pathology - Phlebotomy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2 (Band 3 upon completion of required training/competencies)
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Working pattern - Mondays to Fridays between the hours of 07.00 to 17.00)
- Job ref
- 193-8189788NCG
- Employer
- Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Berkshire hospital
- Town
- Reading
- Salary
- £25,272 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Phlebotomist
NHS AfC: Band 2 (Band 3 upon completion of required training/competencies)
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”
Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’.
We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions
We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate
We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live
We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, we value candidates who bring their unique personalities, skills, and experiences to the Trust. When completing your application, we encourage you to highlight your individual achievements and strengths, showing us how they align with the requirements outlined in the job description and person specification. While we recognise that some applicants may use AI tools during the process, please be mindful that AI-generated responses can often lack the personal detail and relevance needed to demonstrate your suitability for the role. AI generated content is discouraged by the Trust and may diminish the candidates chances of success.
Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.
Please note: all vacancies automatically close when 50 applications have been received.
Job overview
Band 2 Phlebotomist
This is a full time post for 37.5 hours per week.
Working pattern - Mondays to Fridays between the hours of 07.00 to 17.00.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a Band 2 to Band 3 developmental role - the post holder will be required to complete relevant training/competencies to progress to Band 3.
An exciting opportunity as Phlebotomist has arisen to join our Pathology Department.
The post holder will be able to:
- Perform venepuncture under supervision of the senior phlebotomy team and managers as designated; after achieving competence post holder will be expected to work alone when and where required.
- Follow the general policies and protocols of the department and, in association with the clinical scientific and technical staff, assist in maintaining the highest professional standards.
Main duties of the job
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.
Working for our organisation
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 "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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the job role.
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
- GCSE's/NVQ to level 2
Desirable criteria
- Venepuncture certificate
Experience
Essential criteria
- Customer service
Desirable criteria
- Experience in a healthcare enviroment
- Previous experience in venepunture
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good computer skills
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Meena Sohal
- Job title
- Phlebotomy Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01183225377
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