Job Description

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to fill a permanent part time post within the Phlebotomy team at Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen.



The part time Band 2 Phlebotomy post is 15 hours per week, working Monday to Friday 8.00am to 11.00am



Flexibility around these hours may be required at times and there is an additional requirement to participate on the Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday rota (these shifts will be in addition to the contracted hours and there will be extra remuneration for staff on this rota).



The successful candidate will be based at Glangwili General Hospital and will assist in the provision of an efficient, caring and smooth running Phlebotomy service where they will work as part of a team 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.



Full in house training will be provided upon commencement under the direction of the Phlebotomy Team Leader.



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



Interviews to be held on 19/11/2025.



Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.



We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.



We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

Four main hospitals:

Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest

Five community hospitals:

Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire

Two integrated care centres:

Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings



47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers



Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services



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.