Job summary
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 between 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.

You will have had recent phlebotomy experience (minimum 6 months) and are expected to complete our local competency assessments.

This post is for 2 positions:

22.5 hours per week, working various different shift times.

and

33.5 hours per on a 2 weekly working pattern,

Week one:

• Monday- 0800-1800
• Wednesday- 0800-1800
• Friday- 0800-1800
• Saturday - 0800-1300

Week two:

• Monday- 0800-1800
• Tuesday- 0800-1300
• Wednesday- 0800-1800
• Friday - 0800-1800

Please note: This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK immigration rules. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

Main duties of the job

• 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.
• To answer the telephone and deal with calls politely and efficiently.

About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare 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

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• 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

Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:

• Phlebotomy qualification / GCSE or equivalent in Maths / English
• Previous experience essential
• Dealing with patients in a sympathetic and supportive way
• Excellent communication skills

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, it's important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Carla Woolford on 07920 765378 or email: Carla.Woolford@berkshire.nhs.uk who'll be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification
Essential

• GCSE English or equivalent
• GCSE Maths or equivalent
• Ability to travel to multiple sites
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Sound understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Awareness of data protection and confidentiality issues
• Must be physically able to assist less able & wheelchair bound patients.
• Must comply with Trust requirements for health.
• Willingness to be flexible and vary working patterns in accordance with the needs of the service
• Ability to drive and have access to a car for work purposes

Desirable

• European Computer Driving Licence
• Fully trained in phlebotomy procedures.
• Able to perform phlebotomy procedures without direct supervision.
• Previous Laboratory work experience
• Work experience in a healthcare environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
West Berkshire Community Hospital, London Road, London Road, Thatcham, RG18 3AS, United Kingdom

Contact
Clinical Lead Urgent Care
Carla Woolford
Carla.Woolford@berkshire.nhs.uk
07920765378