Job summary

Applications are invited from enthusiastic and well-motivated individuals to join our team providing high quality, compassionate care to our patients. We also welcome applications from people with minimal Phlebotomy experience providing they have other required attributes.

The successful candidates will be required to undertake a wide range of duties appropriate to the Phlebotomy section but will mainly be involved with the collection of blood samples by venepuncture for analysis from hospital wards, outpatients, primary care and community clinics.

We currently have hours available at our Morriston, Singleton, Neath Port Talbot Hospitals as well as NPT resource centre, Gorseinon Hospital and Central Clinic. Successful candidates will need to be able to cover any of these sites.

The successful candidates will be required to participate in the weekend / bank holiday rota.You will be required to travel between sites in a timely manner.

Having a blood test done is often an essential step in a patient's diagnosis or treatment and the care we give makes a real difference to this journey

Main duties of the job

To collect blood samples by venepuncture from patients in a supervised environment.

To be able to communicate effectively with all members of staff and patients, whilst being sensitive to patients' needs.

To learn all Phlebotomy skills to enable accurate collection of blood samples.

Preparing and maintaining clinical areas.

To work accurately and safely under pressure.

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

The role will involve visiting GP Surgeries and outlying Hospitals as well as performing venepuncture in inpatients. The role will include weekend, Bank Holiday and evening working.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.