Phlebotomist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Bank
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 26/08/2026
- Closes
- 26/09/2026
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Role summary
This Phlebotomist role at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust involves performing venepuncture techniques in various clinical settings without direct supervision. You will monitor and maintain health, safety, and security during procedures, collect samples from high-risk patients, and ensure accurate labelling. The role also includes telephone duties, conveying sensitive information to healthcare professionals and patients. This is a bank contract with flexible hours.
Essential criteria
- NHS experience is highly preferable GP surgery candidates also accepted.
Desirable criteria
- Experience working on Wards is advantageous.
- Relevant Phlebotomy qualification.
- NHS experience is highly preferable GP surgery candidates also accepted.
- Experience working on Wards is advantageous.
- Relevant Phlebotomy qualification.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
Posted 4d ago · Closes in 28d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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Job summary
Job Title: Phlebotomist - 90809
Grade: Band 3
Trust: Royal Berkshire
Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Royal Berkshire
Hospital, RG1 5AN
Ward: Phlebotomy
Pay Rates: £14.05 per hour
Shift Patterns: 5 - 37.5 hours
per week, Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00
Why might this job interest you?
Are you a skilled and compassionate Phlebotomist
with hospital experience? Are ready to play a crucial role in patient care?
Join our team at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust and help us make a
difference!
Main duties of the job
Perform a range of venepuncture techniques in a
variety of clinical settings and will work without direct supervision.
Monitors and maintains the health. safety and
security of self and patients during the venepuncture procedure. Practices within risk
management/ occupational health legislation and Trust procedures.
Collects samples from patients in high-risk
categories and is aware of potential hazards. Able to follow agreed protocol to
minimise risk to self and others.
Ensures that blood sample bottles are accurately
labelled and barcoded in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Perform telephone duties that include making and
receiving calls from and to the phlebotomy unit, conveying sensitive
information and advice to healthcare professionals, patients and their
representatives.
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