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Job summary

Main area
Blood Sciences
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Bank
Hours
  • Flexible working
  • Other
0 hours per week (Bank as and when required)
Job ref
100-BANK-ACS007-2026
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Withybush General Hospital
Town
Haverfordwest
Salary
£26,300 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/08/2026 23:59
Interview date
17/08/2026

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

BANK- Phlebotomist

NHS AfC: Band 2

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]

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Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.


The salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.

Job overview

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Phlebotomists to work on the Phlebotomy Bank within the Pathology Department at Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest.

Interviews to be held on 17.08.26

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be required to be flexible to the needs of the service and to undertake a wide range of duties appropriate to the section but will mainly be involved with the collection of blood samples by venepuncture for analysis from the Wards. 

Training will be provided on commencement for aspects specific to the department.

The post holder will assist in the provision of an efficient, caring and smooth running Phlebotomy service and will work as part of a team to provide a blood sample collection service to wards and other locations when deemed necessary. The work requires a flexible approach to hours of employment.

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

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); 99 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 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 and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Basic numeracy and language skills
Desirable criteria
  • Phlebotomy training certificate
  • Transfusion pre-sampling certificate
  • NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Language and 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 policyCymraegDisability 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
Anthony John
Job title
Support Staff Team Leader
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01437 773238
Additional information

Mike Lewis

Haematology Section Manager

[email protected]

01437 773271

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