Phlebotomist

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local health board in Wales is seeking a phlebotomist to collect blood samples. This role is full-time at Royal Glamorgan Hospital, providing a service to various departments. Candidates should possess good communication skills and a background in patient care. Skills in venepuncture are desirable but not essential. Robust training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and a background in patient care.
• Desirable but not essential skills in venepuncture.

Responsibilities

• Join the Rota and collect blood samples.
• Work within the phlebotomy team and independently perform duties.

Job description

Overview

As a phlebotomist you will join the Rota and will be required to collect blood samples providing a service to the wards and outpatient department areas. A robust training programme will be given to ensure the appropriate skill and knowledge is achieved therefore ensuring a good quality of sample can be analyzed accurately by Haematology, biochemistry microbiology and blood bank.

The pathology directorate is looking to appoint a phlebotomist to the existing team. The post holder will be based at Royal Glamorgan Hospital on a permanent full time post of 20 hour contract set over 5 days but when required will join the team to deliver a safe and efficient phlebotomy service provide cover on all sights within CTMUHB. The post holder will work closely with the phlebotomy supervisor. The post holder will be required to work within the phlebotomy team and work independently to perform phlebotomy duties in the outpatient setting and ward areas within CTMUHB. we are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable individual with good communication skills and a background in patient care. the skill and knowledge of venepuncture are desirable but not essential.

Welsh Language

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn\'t mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn\'t need to have skills in Welsh, we\'ll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn\'t \'fluency\', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see \'Welsh Language Guidance\' in the documents right at the bottom.

About the Employer

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Clinical Haematology Department. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our health board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three county boroughs: Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Our Values

• we listen, learn and improve
• we treat everyone with respect
• we all work together as one team
• we are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15,000 workforce live within our region making our staff not only our life blood of our organization but of the diverse communities that we serve