Trainee Phlebotomist

NHS; Wales; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (NHS) in North Wales is recruiting a Trainee Phlebotomist to train with existing teams. You will collect blood via venepuncture from acute hospital patients and work both in teams and independently to support wards, outpatient departments and community clinics.

Previous phlebotomy experience is desirable; the role may include occasional stock management duties and weekend/bank holiday work. Welsh language skills are advantageous.

Qualifications

• GCSE English or equivalent required.
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent required.
• Experience in phlebotomy is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Blood collection using venepuncture from patients in Primary and Secondary care settings.
• Provide blood sample collection service to wards, outpatient departments and Community clinical settings.
• May assist with stock management duties.

Skills

Keyboard Skills

Dexterity

Good attention to Detail

Experience of phlebotomy procedures

Problem Solving

Ability to communicate in Welsh (verba

Education

GCSE English or equivalent

NVQ level 3 or Equivalent

Job description

Main area Phlebotomy Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week (08.00 - 12.30 or 12.00 - 16.30 Monday to Friday with possibility of weekends & Bank Holidays) Job ref 050-ACS800-1026-A

Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Ysbyty Glan Clwyd Town Bodelwyddan Salary £26,300 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 10/11/2026 23:59

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

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

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job overview

Collect blood using venepuncture technique from acute hospital patients.

We are looking to employ a trainee Phlebotomists to train with existing teams.

Successful candidates will work as part of a team as well as alone to provide a blood sample collection service to the wards, outpatient departments and Community clinical settings.

Previous Phlebotomy experience is desirable.

The post may also include occasionally providing support with duties including, but not limited to, stock management.

Main duties of the job

Blood collection using venepuncture from patients both in Primary and Secondary care settings.

Previous Phlebotomy experience is desirable.

The post may also include occasionally providing support with duties including, but not limited to, stock management.

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

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

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

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents

Person specification

Qualifications

• GCSE English or equivalent
• NVQ level 3 or Equivalent

Skills

• Keyboard Skills
• Dexterity
• Good attention to Detail
• Experience of phlebotomy procedures
• Problem Solving
• Ability to communicate in Welsh (verbal)

Knowledge

• Confidentiality, data protection & customer care

Experience

• Working as a member of a team

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Marie Ann Thompson Job title Lead Phlebotomist Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 03000 844935 Additional information For more details / informal visits, please contact
Marie Thompson
03000 844935
[e-mail]