Phlebotomist/HCA – Reading – Our Future Health

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About this role

Banding: Band 2 & 3

Location: Reading – also covering Wokingham, Bracknell, Ascot, Maidenhead, Slough, High Wycombe, Oxford, Cowley and Kidlington

Rate: £18.00 – £25.78 per hour

Pulse Nursing is looking for experienced Phlebotomists and Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) with phlebotomy experience to join our team in Reading and the surrounding areas, including Wokingham, Bracknell, Ascot, Maidenhead, Slough, High Wycombe, Oxford, Cowley and Kidlington, with shifts available Monday to Sunday (8:00am – 7:30pm).

We offer competitive hourly pay rates of:

Monday to Friday: £18.00 per hour

Saturday: £20.96 per hour

Sunday & Bank Holidays: £25.78 per hour

Working as a Phlebotomist/HCA, you will:

  • Complete POCT cholesterol checks, height, weight and waist measurements, heart rate and blood pressure checks, and accurately record findings on the system.
  • Draw two blood samples, ensuring they are correctly labelled and stored.
  • Monitor the wellbeing of participants throughout their appointments, escalating concerns where appropriate.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

  • A Certificate in Phlebotomy.
  • A minimum of one year's active experience drawing blood.
  • Experience taking patient observations.
  • Excellent patient care skills.
  • The Right to Work in the UK.

You will benefit from:

  • Accrued holiday pay.
  • Weekly pay.
  • A dedicated Pulse consultant to support you throughout the project.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply today with your CV.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber List of the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England, based on the World Health Organization (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

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Where is the Phlebotomist/HCA – Reading – Our Future Health position at pulse located?
This Phlebotomist/HCA – Reading – Our Future Health role at pulse is based in Reading. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Phlebotomist/HCA – Reading – Our Future Health at pulse belong to?
This Phlebotomist/HCA – Reading – Our Future Health position is part of the Nursing department at pulse. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Phlebotomist/HCA – Reading – Our Future Health position at pulse?
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When was the Phlebotomist/HCA – Reading – Our Future Health job at pulse posted?
This Phlebotomist/HCA – Reading – Our Future Health position at pulse was posted on Aug 7, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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