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Phlebotomy
Grade
Band 2
Contract
12 months (Fixed term 12 months for maternity cover)
Hours
Part time - 20 hours per week (20 hours worked Monday to Friday weekly + weekends & bank holidays on rotational basis)
Job ref
001-ACS055-0426
Employer
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Phlebotomy University Hospital of Wales
Town
Cardiff
Salary
£26,300 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/04/2026 23:59

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Phlebotomist

Band 2

WHO WE ARE:

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.

We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:

·         We are kind and caring

·         We are respectful

·         We have trust and integrity

·         We take personal responsibility

OUR REGION:

Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026.

Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086


 

Job overview

Do you like meeting people and working as part of a team? Can you put people at ease? Are you responsible and reliable? If so, we have a job for you!

Cardiff & Vale University Health Board - we are looking to employ 2 part time phlebotomists  to cover maternity leave fixed term/secondment for 12 months based at UHW & UHL  sites. The part time position hours are 20 per week, worked over 5 mornings/days.   The post holders will be required to work on rotation a Saturday or Sunday morning and bank holidays. On occasions the department will require a 7am service start advanced notice will be given.

As a phlebotomist, you will take blood samples from patients which are examined in a laboratory and the results can be used to quickly diagnose diseases and conditions. Phlebotomists are an instrumental part of the NHS team, making sure that the diagnosis of illness is done quickly and safely.

You don’t need to have previous experience in this field – we work with you to help you become an excellent care worker. 

The post will involve some travelling between sites within the University Health Board such as UHW, UHL, Barry Hospital, St Davids, the Emergency Unit  and GP Practices, the ability to safely transport laboratory samples is essential - PLEASE NOTE it is essential that you indicate how you will meet this essential requirement in your application.

For more information please watch "A Day In The Life Video" Day in the Life of a Phlebotomist

Main duties of the job

Who are we looking for?

Our main priority for this job role is to find people with the right values, behaviours and attitudes that match our own! We’re seeking to recruit a number of phlebotomists; people with the right values and behaviours to work in our hospitals and community. Are you Trustworthy, Respectful, Caring? Do you act with integrity, kindness and Personal Responsibility? If so, we have a job for you!

Full training will be provided once you have secured the role. Phlebotomists are trained on the job from day 1, for up to 12 weeks. Following this 12 week period ongoing support will be provided. The training includes both theory and practical work including:

How to take blood from different patient groups, including children and the elderly.
Different ways to take blood.
Health and safety.
Anatomy and physiology.
Labelling samples.

Working for our organisation

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services.   Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac

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

Person specification

Other

Essential criteria
  • Ability to travel in a timely manner to meet the needs of the service

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • GCSE grade C and above

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

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.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Ceri Hooper
Job title
Phlebotomy Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02920 748190
Additional information

 

 

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