Hywel Dda University Health Board

Phlebotomist

The closing date is 29 July 2025

Job summary

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.

About us

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

Details

Date posted

17 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,970 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

100-ACS096-0725

Job locations

Bronglais General Hospital

Caradog Road

Aberystwyth

SY23 1ER


Job description

Job 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.

Job description

Job 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

  • Basic numeracy and language skills

Desirable

  • Phlebotomy training certificate
  • Transfusion Pre-sampling certificate
  • NVQ level 2 or Equivalent

Language Skills

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Experience

Essential

  • Previous phlebotomy experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a clinical environment
Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

  • Basic numeracy and language skills

Desirable

  • Phlebotomy training certificate
  • Transfusion Pre-sampling certificate
  • NVQ level 2 or Equivalent

Language Skills

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Experience

Essential

  • Previous phlebotomy experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a clinical environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Bronglais General Hospital

Caradog Road

Aberystwyth

SY23 1ER


Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Bronglais General Hospital

Caradog Road

Aberystwyth

SY23 1ER


Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Phlebotomy Team Leader

Hannah Keeler Kenyon

hannah.a.keeler-kenyon@wales.nhs.uk

01970635786

Details

Date posted

17 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,970 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

100-ACS096-0725

Job locations

Bronglais General Hospital

Caradog Road

Aberystwyth

SY23 1ER


Supporting documents

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