Job Description: Job Title: Phlebotomist 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: Monday to Friday between 07.00 to 17.00, Weekends 07.00 to 12.00 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! What you can add: · 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. What you’ll need: · NHS experience is highly preferable GP surgery candidates also accepted. · Experience working on Wards is advantageous. · Relevant Phlebotomy qualification. · Part-Time and Full-Time candidates considered, flexible working hours available. The benefits we can offer you in return: · Putting People in Places to Care – be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life. · Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly. · Blue Light Card – NHS Discount Provider · First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies. · Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time. · Working options to suit your lifestyle – being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements. · Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP’s own academy. · Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience. · Being part of the NHSP Community means you’ll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more. Who are NHS Professionals? NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements. In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of * Relevant Qualifications. * Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable. Apply Today By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England