Job summary
The main duties include data entry of confidential information; preparation, labelling and processing of clinical specimens; and maintaining and operating instrumentation, all of which must undertaken with care. It will be advantageous to have worked in a laboratory environment previously and some IT experience would be of benefit.
Within the microbiology team there is a focus on abiding by and working to the health board values of listening and improving, teamwork and respect. There is an emphasis on compassionate leadership, and we continually strive to improve the daily working experience for our staff.
The department is committed to continuous development and quality improvement, and you must be equally committed to these principles.
Main duties of the job
Fixed Term for 11 months
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Pathology Department at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital for a Medical Laboratory Assistant who will be trained to work within our Microbiology laboratory providing support to Biomedical Scientists within Bacteriology and Virology.
The applicant should have a good standard of general education and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate an attention to detail and an ability to learn new tasks.
The post-holder will be required to handle biological specimens (e.g. blood, faeces, urine, sputum) in accordance with Directorate Health & Safety Protocols and Standard Operating Procedures.
The main duties include data entry of confidential information; preparation, labelling and processing of clinical specimens; and maintaining and operating instrumentation, all of which must undertaken with care. It will be advantageous to have worked in a laboratory environment previously and some IT experience would be of benefit.
The department is UKAS accredited to ISO 15189 and is an accredited IBMS training laboratory.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job description can be found as an attached document
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesnt mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see Welsh Language Guidance in the documents right at the bottom.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job description can be found as an attached document
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesnt mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see Welsh Language Guidance in the documents right at the bottom.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Numeracy and literacy
Desirable
- Understanding of lab work procedures
- Well developed communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a clinical lab
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Knowledge of hospital specialities
- Good documentation skills
Skills
Essential
- Work as part of a team and prioritise own work
- Adaptable and flexible approach to work
Desirable
- Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above
Values
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Numeracy and literacy
Desirable
- Understanding of lab work procedures
- Well developed communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a clinical lab
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Knowledge of hospital specialities
- Good documentation skills
Skills
Essential
- Work as part of a team and prioritise own work
- Adaptable and flexible approach to work
Desirable
- Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above
Values
Essential
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
