Job overview
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work 20 hours per week. This is a permanent, part time post within the Phlebotomy section of the Pathology Department at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli.
There is a requirement to participate on the Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday rota. (There is extra remuneration for staff on this rota).
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, Out Patients Department and Outreach Clinics.
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, clinics 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 is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales.
We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers.
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.
Interviews will be held on 27/03/2025.
Person specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Basic numeracy and language skills.
Desirable criteria
* Phlebotomy training certificate.
* Transfusion Pre-sampling certificate.
* NVQ level 2 or equivalent.
Language skills
Desirable criteria
* Welsh speaker - Level 1.
Experience
Essential criteria
* Previous phlebotomy experience.
Desirable criteria
* Experience of working in a clinical environment.
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