Overview
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, patients are at the heart of everything we do. We aim to provide outstanding care to our community and have recently received a Good rating from CQC.
Responsibilities
* Perform venepuncture under supervision and be capable of working independently.
* Collect samples from inpatients and outpatient clinics, maintaining best practice for site selection, use of tourniquet, and sample labeling.
* Ensure correct packaging and timely transport of samples to the laboratory.
* Maintain compliance with department policies, SOPs, and ISO standards.
* Provide reception and telephone assistance, escalating complex enquiries to senior staff.
Essential Criteria
* GCSE's or NVQ to level 2, venepuncture certificate, customer service experience.
* Good computer skills.
* Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
Desirable Criteria
* Experience in a healthcare environment.
* Previous experience in venepuncture.
Employment Information
By applying, you agree that your application will be transferred to the Trust’s preferred applicant management system for assessment. All new appointments are subject to NHS employment checks and a 6‑month probationary period. The Trust may close vacancies before the advertised closing date.
Staff Benefits
* Flexible working opportunities and strong emphasis on work–life balance.
* Annual leave – 27 days for new starters, increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service; pro rata for part‑time staff.
* NHS pension scheme.
* Employee assistance programme.
* Money advice service.
* Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff.
* On‑site nursery.
* Full educational library services.
* Cycle to work scheme and lockable storage for cycles.
* Bus to work scheme.
* Excellent rail and bus links.
* Health service discounts at hundreds of brands.
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