Job overview

The phlebotomy team are staff members of Pathology at Royal Glamorgan Hospital.

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.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Clinical Haematology Department  

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 15 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 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. 

Working for our organisation

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

•            We listen, learn, and improve

•            We treat everyone with respect

•            We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.