Phlebotomist

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Llanfrechfa; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join the Phlebotomy team at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, with two part-time posts available. Ideal for individuals with a caring nature and excellent communication skills, the role focuses on delivering high-quality blood sampling services. The team operates seven days a week, promoting flexible working and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working

Extensive training and professional development

Qualifications

• Experience of dealing with the public.
• Caring attitude.

Responsibilities

• Take blood samples from patients within ABUHB.
• Provide high-quality Phlebotomy services.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team or independently

Education

Basic education in numeracy and literacy

Job description

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, and any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.

Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments or support needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille), please contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team at 01495 745805 option 3 or email [e-mail].

If you are successful at interview, you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration. If shortlisted, you will be contacted via your email account used to apply, so please check it regularly.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment-related correspondence via the email registered on the application form.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board supports flexible working.

There is a temporary top-up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top-up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour (£24,638 per annum). This top-up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time if filled via internal redeployment.

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity to join our growing Phlebotomy team at GUH/NHH/RGH. We have two permanent part-time vacancies:

• 1 x 25-hour post
• 1 x 22.5-hour post

You will be based at GUH but may be required to rotate to NHH/RGH when needed.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an exceptional and highly motivated Phlebotomist to join our team providing high-quality Phlebotomy services as part of Blood Sciences.

If your values align with our Pathology vision below, then this is the role for you:

Delivering a leading, people-centred service which is innovative, dynamic, and continually improving.

You should ideally come from a healthcare background with excellent communication skills and good literacy and numeracy skills. A caring and sensitive nature towards the public is essential. You will work as part of the Phlebotomy team, taking blood samples from patients within ABUHB.

The service operates 7 days a week, including bank holidays.

Working for our organization

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organization committed to caring. It provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. We offer opportunities to start, grow, and build your career, with extensive training, professional development, flexible working, and support for work-life balance, including a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence.

Personal attributes

Essential criteria

• Initiative
• Conscientiousness

Desirable criteria

• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to multi-task
• The ability to speak Welsh

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Ability and willingness to learn

Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to work as part of a team or independently
• Communication skills

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of skills, e.g., hobbies

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of dealing with the public
• Caring attitude

Desirable criteria

• Computer qualifications, office work
• Phlebotomy experience
• Healthcare experience

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Basic education in numeracy and literacy

Desirable criteria

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent
• Previous Phlebotomy work