Community Phlebotomist - Cardiff, United Kingdom - Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

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Community Phlebotomists are required to take blood samples and carry out point of care testing, from housebound patients in their own homes.

The post involves travelling to various sites in the community setting including GP Practices, and therefore the ability to meet the travel requirements is a pre-requisite of this role.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Community Phlebotomy service across Cardiff & the Vale of Glamorgan.

Based within District Nursing teams,

Community Phlebotomists are required to take blood samples and carry out point of care testing, from housebound patients in their own homes.

The post involves travelling to various sites in the community setting including GP Practices, and therefore the ability to meet the travel requirements is a pre-requisite of this role.


We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable, organised and friendly people to join our District Nursing team which is based in South East Locality, Cardiff.

Phlebotomy experience and the ability to safely transport laboratory samples are essential for this role.

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


Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services.

Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer.

Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.


Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal.

As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing.

We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research.

Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.


Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions.

Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline.

Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

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