Phlebotomy Trained Staff – Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant

Phlebotomist

Location: Chepstow Outreach Unit, Wales

Pay Rates: £18 per hour (Monday–Friday) £24 per hour (Sunday shifts available)

Job Type: Flexible Agency / Locum Shifts

Sanctuary Personnel is recruiting Phlebotomists to support an expanding clinical blood collection and sample handling service across Wales.

We welcome applications from a wide range of healthcare professionals, including Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants, Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLAs), Nurses, Healthcare Assistants (HCAs), and other healthcare staff with proven phlebotomy, venepuncture, and/or cannulation competencies.

This is an excellent opportunity for healthcare professionals seeking flexible locum work, competitive hourly pay, and experience across a growing multi‑site clinical service. The project is currently based in Chepstow (Outreach Unit), with planned expansion across multiple locations throughout Wales.

Candidates who already hold a valid DBS or PVG certificate are particularly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

- Perform venepuncture, cannulation, and blood collection procedures safely and accurately
- Ensure correct patient identification, consent, and sample labelling
- Handle, prepare, and transport clinical specimens in line with established protocols
- Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control (IPC)
- Complete clinical documentation and records accurately




- Deliver professional, patient‑centred care at all times
- Travel and work across multiple sites as service demand requires
- Previous experience within a healthcare setting
- Demonstrable competency in phlebotomy, venepuncture, cannulation, and/or blood collection procedures
- Valid and current competency certificate for venepuncture, cannulation, or blood drawing
- Ability to work independently while maintaining high clinical standards
- Robust understanding of patient safety, infection control, and specimen handling procedures
- Excellent communication and patient care skills
- Flexibility to travel across various locations throughout Wales
- Current PVG or DBS certificate
- Background as a Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy Assistant, Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA), Nurse, Healthcare Assistant (HCA), or similar healthcare professional
- Experience within hospitals, community healthcare services, pathology laboratories,
- GP practices, or pharmacy environments
- Familiarity with specimen transport systems and laboratory workflows
- Experience working within mobile or multi‑site healthcare services

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