Phlebotomist

BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Cold Ash; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An NHS Trust in Cold Ash is seeking a part-time Band 3 Phlebotomist. The successful candidate will be responsible for blood sample collection, ensuring patient comfort, and accurate specimen dispatch. Recent phlebotomy experience of at least 6 months is essential, alongside excellent communication skills. The role offers flexible working options, generous annual leave, and career development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days’ annual leave

Generous NHS pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Wellbeing tools access

Retail and restaurant discounts

Support for diversity and community

Paid parental leave

Free parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of recent phlebotomy experience required.
• Expected to complete local competency assessments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient comfort and confirm agreement for blood sample collection.
• Safely collect blood samples according to agreed procedures.
• Label and dispatch specimens accurately to laboratories.
• Handle telephone calls politely and efficiently.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Patient care

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time, enthusiastic Band 3 Phlebotomist to join our CQC‑rated 'Outstanding' Trust.

Based at West Berkshire Community Hospital, you will be working with a team of Phlebotomists. The department is expanding its opening hours and will be open Monday to Friday between 08:00‑18:00 hrs and on alternative Saturday mornings between 08:00‑13:00 hrs. We are a busy, dynamic department and would like to hear from suitable qualified people.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Answer the telephone and deal with calls politely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Recent phlebotomy experience (minimum 6 months) and expected to complete local competency assessments.
• 30 hours per week, part‑time.

About Us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC, we are committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. We offer an inclusive and compassionate environment where staff share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Your wellbeing is important to us.

Our values 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.

Benefits

• 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.