Phlebotomist

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Cardiff

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 - w e 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

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.

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.