Job Description

PLEASE NOTE: PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY
Band 2 Phlebotomist
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
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.
To be aware of, and work to relevant departmental policies and Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring that personal performance complies with ISO (International Standards Organisation).
Perform reception and telephone duties and refer more complex enquiries to a senior member of staff.
About us
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest District General Hospitals in the country. The hospital achieved Foundation Trust status on 1st June 2006. It was the first Foundation Trust in the South Central Strategic Health Authority. The Trust has a successful record of delivering high quality acute medical and surgical services for 500,000 patients across West Berkshire, an area extending from Newbury in the west to Henley-on-Thames in the east, and including Wokingham and parts of Hampshire to the south and parts of Oxfordshire to the north. The Trust is Reading's biggest employer.
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 "Working together to provide outstanding care for our community."
We areCompassionate in our thoughts, words and actions.
We areAspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate.
We areResourceful and responsible in the way we work and live.
We areExcellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice.
Details
Date posted
15 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
193-7553976NCG-A
Job locations
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Craven Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached and Person Specification for further details of the role. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached and Person Specification for further details of the role.
Person Specification
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

Person Specification
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

Skills Required