BANK- Phlebotomist

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Aberystwyth; In loco; GBP 23.000 - 29.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking an experienced phlebotomist for the Phlebotomy Bank at Bronglais General Hospital, Aberystwyth. The role involves blood sample collection by venepuncture from wards and outpatients, with training provided on commencement.

The post emphasizes teamwork, efficient service delivery, and flexibility in hours. Welsh language ability is desirable, and the Health Board welcomes Welsh or English speakers.

Competenze

• Phlebotomy training certificate and transfusion pre-sampling cert required.
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
• Basic numeracy and language skills.

Mansioni

• Collect blood samples by venepuncture from wards and outpatients.
• Assist in providing an efficient, caring Phlebotomy service as part of a team.
• Be flexible with hours and locations as required by the service.

Conoscenze

Venipuncture

Welsh language

Formazione

Phlebotomy training certificate

Transfusion pre-sampling certificate

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Phlebotomists to work on the Phlebotomy Bank within the Pathology Department at Bronglais General Hospital, Aberystwyth.

Interviews to be held on the 17/11/2026.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be required to be flexible to the needs of the service and to undertake a wide range of duties appropriate to the section but will mainly be involved with the collection of blood samples by venepuncture for analysis from the Wards and/or Outpatients.

Training will be provided on commencement for aspects specific to the department.

The post holder will assist in the provision of an efficient, caring and smooth running Phlebotomy service and will work as part of a team to provide a blood sample collection service to wards and other locations when deemed necessary. The work requires a flexible approach to hours of employment.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Basic numeracy and language skills
• Phlebotomy training certificate
• Transfusion pre-sampling certificate
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Language and Skills

• Welsh speaker (Level 1)

Experience

• Previous phlebotomy experience
• Experience of working in a clinical 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.