Phlebotomist
Location: Newport, 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 Newport, 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

Essential Requirements

• 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
• Strong understanding of patient safety, infection control, and specimen handling procedures
• Excellent communication and patient care skills
• Flexibility to travel across various locations throughout Wales

Desirable Requirements

• 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

Apply Now

If you have phlebotomy, venepuncture, or cannulation competencies and are looking for flexible agency or locum work across Wales, we’d love to hear from you. Whether you're a Phlebotomist, Nurse, HCA, Pharmacy professional, or MLA, apply today to be considered for immediate and upcoming shifts.

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