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Phlebotomist - Clark Avenue Surgery

The closing date is 06 March 2026

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Job summary

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Phlebotomist to join our friendly GP practice team in Pontnewydd, Cwmbran.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred care within a busy primary care environment.

This is a part-time position working 12.5 hours per week across two days. Wednesday 8am to 3pm & Thursday 8am to 1:30pm.

Main duties of the job

  • Perform venepuncture safely and competently for patients as required

  • Ensure accurate labelling, handling and storage of specimens

  • Use clinical IT systems to record activity and process requests

  • Maintain clinical equipment and stock levels

  • Adhere to infection prevention and control policies

  • Follow practice protocols, policies and health & safety guidance

  • Provide a professional, caring and reassuring service to patients

  • Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team

About us

Clark Avenue Surgery has a 11,500+ patient list size and is situated in Pontnewydd to the North of Cwmbran. Clinically, the surgery benefits from four GP Partners, six salaried GP's, Practice Pharmacist, Advanced Nurse Practitioner and experienced nurse team. Administratively, the surgery benefits from an experienced team including Practice Manager, Medical Secretaries, Prescribing Clerks and Receptionists. We are a training practice, so have regular GP Registrars, Academy Nurses and Medical Students joining us on placements.

Details

Date posted

17 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.10 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

M0044-26-0046

Job locations

Clark Avenue Surgery

Clark Avenue

Pontnewydd

Cwmbran

Gwent

NP44 1RY


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Perform venepuncture safely and competently for patients as required

  • Ensure accurate labelling, handling and storage of specimens

  • Use clinical IT systems to record activity and process requests

  • Maintain clinical equipment and stock levels

  • Adhere to infection prevention and control policies

  • Follow practice protocols, policies and health & safety guidance

  • Provide a professional, caring and reassuring service to patients

  • Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Perform venepuncture safely and competently for patients as required

  • Ensure accurate labelling, handling and storage of specimens

  • Use clinical IT systems to record activity and process requests

  • Maintain clinical equipment and stock levels

  • Adhere to infection prevention and control policies

  • Follow practice protocols, policies and health & safety guidance

  • Provide a professional, caring and reassuring service to patients

  • Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in phlebotomy
  • Competence in venepuncture
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Good organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Understanding of confidentiality and data protection

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a GP practice or primary care setting
  • Recognised phlebotomy qualification
  • Experience using clinical IT systems
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in phlebotomy
  • Competence in venepuncture
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Good organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Understanding of confidentiality and data protection

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a GP practice or primary care setting
  • Recognised phlebotomy qualification
  • Experience using clinical IT systems

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

GP Practice in Wales

Address

Clark Avenue Surgery

Clark Avenue

Pontnewydd

Cwmbran

Gwent

NP44 1RY


Employer's website

https://gpwales.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

GP Practice in Wales

Address

Clark Avenue Surgery

Clark Avenue

Pontnewydd

Cwmbran

Gwent

NP44 1RY


Employer's website

https://gpwales.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

David Fulker

david.fulker@wales.nhs.uk

+441633873669

Details

Date posted

17 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.10 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

M0044-26-0046

Job locations

Clark Avenue Surgery

Clark Avenue

Pontnewydd

Cwmbran

Gwent

NP44 1RY


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