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Job summary

Main area
Phlebotomy
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
1x Full time post (37.5 hours) and 1x Part time post (18.75 hours)
Job ref
100-ACS096-0725
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Bronglais General Hospital
Town
Aberystwyth
Salary
£23,970 per annum (pro rata if part time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
29/07/2025 23:59
Interview date
07/08/2025

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Phlebotomist

Band 2

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Job overview

We are currently looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to fill our two vacancy's within the Phlebotomy team at Bronglais General Hospital, Aberystwyth.

Available vacancy's include;-

1 x Full Time Band 2 Phlebotomy post is  37.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5:00pm. 

1 x Part Time Band 2 Phlebotomy post 18.75 hours (2.5 days) per week with participation in weekend rota.

Flexibility around these hours may be required at times and there is an additional requirement to participate on the Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday rota (these shifts will be in addition to the contracted hours and there will be extra remuneration for staff on this rota).

Please indicate in your application form if you prefer the Full or Part Time post.

Interviews to be held on 7/8/2025

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be based at Bronglais General Hospital and will be required to undertake a wide range of duties appropriate to the Phlebotomy section but will mainly be involved with the collection of blood samples by venepuncture for analysis from the wards and Phlebotomy Out Patients Department.

They will be required to be flexible to the needs of the service and undertake a wide range of duties appropriate to the section. They will also be expected to undertake training and participate in a range of duties in the specimen reception area of the laboratory.

Working for our organisation

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); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers 
  • Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

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

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 & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Basic numeracy and language skills
Desirable criteria
  • Phlebotomy training certificate
  • Transfusion Pre-sampling certificate
  • NVQ level 2 or Equivalent

Language Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous phlebotomy experience
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in a clinical environment

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

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
Hannah Keeler Kenyon
Job title
Phlebotomy Team Leader
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01970 635786
Additional information

Elen Howells (Biochemistry Section Manager) 01970 635786 [email protected] 

Kirsty Edwards (Phlebotomist) 01970 635786 [email protected]

 

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