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Phlebotomist
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent: Various hours available
Hours
Part time - 55 hours per week (The phlebotomy service operates 7 days per week including bank holidays. 2 x posts - 1 x 30 hours per week & 1 x 25 hours per week)
Job ref
040-ACS178-0726
Employer
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Grange University Hospital
Town
Llanfrechfa
Salary
£26,300 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/07/2026 23:59

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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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Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments or support needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 or email [email protected] 

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.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.

Health Board grounds are required to be smoke-free by law.  Smoking is not permitted anywhere on ABUHB sites. This applies to all staff, contractors, patients and visitors. More details are available in our Smoke-Free Environment Policy . For help to quit smoking please contact our Help Me Quit Team About Help Me Quit - Aneurin Bevan University Health Board 

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

An exciting opportunity to join our growing Phlebotomy team at GUH/NHH/RGH  has arisen. We have two  part-time vacancies:

1 x 30 hour post

1 x 25 hours post

You will be based at GUH (The Grange University Hospital) but will be required to rotate to NHH/RGH. You will be required to work at all 3 sites and be allocated  permanent weekend hours.


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

We are looking for an exceptional and highly motivated Phlebotomist to join our team providing high quality Phlebotomy services as part of Blood Sciences.

If your values align with our Pathology vision below then this is the challenging role for you

Delivering a leading, people centred service which is innovative, dynamic and continually improving.

You will ideally be from a Healthcare background with excellent communication skills and good literacy and numeracy skills. You will need to be able to demonstrate a caring and sensitive nature towards the public. You will work as part of the Phlebotomy team taking blood samples from patients within ABUHB

The phlebotomy service operates 7 days per week including bank holidays.

Currently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office’s criteria. Anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship is therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed.

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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Credit Unions WalesApprenticeships logoAge positiveDisability confident leaderImproving working livesStop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardStonewall Hyrwyddwr Amrywiaeth Diversity ChampionMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.RNIBCore principlesDisability Confident Leader - Welsh

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
Louise Thomas
Job title
Pre-Analytical & Phlebotomy Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01633 493264
Additional information

Michelle Phillips - [email protected]

Alison Beynon - [email protected]

Carol Phillips - [email protected]

Emma Roberts [email protected]

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