Job summary
- Main area
- Phlebotomist
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 25 hours per week (Monday / Friday AM between 08:00 - 15:00 to suit business need)
- Job ref
- 040-ACS203-0826
- Employer
- Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bryntirion Medical Practice
- Town
- Bargoed
- Salary
- £26,300 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Phlebotomist
Band 2
We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics, including disabled and neurodiverse candidates and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.
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If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.
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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.
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Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process
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 seeking a motivated and compassionate Phlebotomist to join our friendly primary care team. This is a patient-facing role supporting the delivery of high-quality care within a busy GP surgery.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
- Carry out venepuncture safely and effectively in accordance with best practice
- Collect, label, and handle specimens correctly for laboratory testing
- Ensure patient comfort, dignity, and confidentiality at all times
- Maintain accurate clinical records in line with NHS requirements
- Adhere to infection prevention and control standards
- Maintain and clean clinical equipment and work areas
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025–2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.
We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac
Person specification
Personal attributes
Essential criteria
- Ability to take initiative to meet the needs of the service
- Conscientious approach to work
Desirable criteria
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to multi-task
- The ability to speak Welsh
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Ability and willingness to learn
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to work as part of a team or independently
- Communications skills
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of skills
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of dealing with the public
- Caring attitude
Desirable criteria
- Computer qualifications, office work
- Phlebotomy experience
- Heathcare experience
Qualification
Essential criteria
- Basic education in numeracy and literacy
Desirable criteria
- 5 GCSE’s or equivalent
- Previous Phlebotomy work
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sarah Jayne Vaughan
- Job title
- Business Support Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07539274816
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