Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
An opportunity has arisen within Cwm Taf Morgannwg's Bank and agency department.
The position of a phlebotomist has been created to provide phlebotomy duties only, to clinical areas and the phlebotomy teams in Cwm Taf.
We are looking for venepuncture trained staff.
An enthusiastic and adaptable individual with good communication skills, good handwriting and a background in blood sampling duties and patient care.
The applicant will be required to work on their own initiative and as part of busy teams.
At interview, the candidate must be able to show evidence of being venepuncture trained and relay examples of experience in this area.
Successful candidates will receive further robust training both theoretically and practically within the phlebotomy department, including online learning and blood sampling assessments to ensure that all healthcare workers can participate safely in all blood sampling procedures.
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
A trained phlebotomist is expected to perform a variety of tasks in a professional and caring manner related to the collection of blood specimens. A high level of concentration and manual dexterity is required to perform these tasks in a safe and efficient manner according to Health Board protocols for venepuncture. Patient identification must be confirmed by direct patient liaison and accurate visual scrutiny of patient ID bands, request forms, and sample labels.
This trained person is expected to handle biological specimens in accordance with Health & Safety Protocols and Standard Operating Procedures. These specimens can be of a high-risk nature and must be handled when using the provided personal protective equipment.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary, and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
* We listen, learn, and improve
* We treat everyone with respect
* We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15,000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only the lifeblood of our organisation but also of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job 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
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
* Good standard of general education to GCSE level or equivalent
* NVQ Level II or equivalent skills, knowledge, and experience
* Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology
* Venepuncture trained
Experience
* Previous experience of care work
Aptitude and Abilities
* Good manual dexterity skills
* Good communication skills - verbal and written
* Ability to keep calm in stressful situations
* Ability to work as part of a team
Other
* Able to travel across site in a timely manner.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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