Phlebotomist and Healthcare Assistant (Full Time or Part Time) | Penarth, Cardiff and Cowbridge

Phlebotomist and Healthcare Assistant (Full Time or Part Time) \| Penarth, Cardiff and Cowbridge

Acorn Private Clinic \| £14 per hour \| 1 full-time post (35 hours per week) or 2 part-time posts (minimum 28 hours per week) \| Working hours 9am to 4pm

Acorn Private Clinic is a growing private healthcare provider in South Wales. We are looking for an experienced phlebotomist and healthcare assistant to join our team, based between our Penarth, Cardiff and Cowbridge clinics. You must already be competent in taking blood samples and carrying out ECGs, and have a good understanding of blood tests.

We are recruiting for either one full-time post or two part-time posts.

The role

• Take blood samples from private patients, choosing the correct tubes and handling each sample properly for the test requested.
• Carry out ECGs.
• Assist during minor surgical procedures, such as lipoma removals and carpal tunnel surgery.
• Chaperone patients during ultrasound clinics.
• Assist patients and support the radiologist during ultrasound clinics.
• Carry out basic observations such as height, weight and blood pressure.
• Help reception with basic admin when there is no clinical activity.
• Rotate between our three clinics so that each site has cover every day.

About you

• Experience as a phlebotomist and healthcare assistant, or in a similar clinical support role.
• Competent and confident in venepuncture and taking blood samples. We do not provide phlebotomy training.
• Competent in carrying out ECGs and in assisting during minor surgery.
• A good understanding of blood tests, including which tubes are needed, patient preparation (such as fasting), and how samples must be handled, stored and transported.
• Confident, caring and professional with patients.
• Organised, reliable and good at teamwork.
• Own car and a full driving licence are essential, as you will travel between the Penarth, Cardiff and Cowbridge sites.

What we offer

• £14 per hour. This is approx. £25,480 per year for the full-time post.
• Working hours: 9am to 4pm. Full time is 35 hours per week. Part time is a minimum of 28 hours per week, with days to be agreed.
• Part-time staff will be required to work alternate Saturdays, paid at the normal rate.
• Travel between clinics paid.
• Training and support for the other parts of the role, including ultrasound clinics.
• A friendly team in a growing business.

How to apply
Please send your CV and a short covering note to [email protected] by 18 November 2026.

Acorn Private Clinic is an equal opportunities employer. This offer is subject to satisfactory references, right-to-work checks and an enhanced DBS check.

Pay: £14.00 per hour

Work Location: In person