Medical Laboratory Assistant

NHS; Cardiff; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living wage employer

Job summary

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board invites applications for a Main area Microbiology Grade Band 3, permanent, full-time position. The role involves processing clinical specimens with careful attention to quality and safety in the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant.

The post requires NVQ Level 3, GCSEs in English and Maths, and an IBMS Certificate of Achievement, with duties spanning specimen handling, data entry, and equipment operation within a small, supportive microbiology team.

Qualifications

• Teamwork and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain accuracy.
• Familiarity with clinical laboratory workflows and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and label clinical specimens and enter data accurately.
• Process clinical specimens and operate laboratory instrumentation.
• Follow SOPs and Health & Safety protocols to ensure patient safety.
• Contribute to maintaining quality and timeliness of microbiology testing.

Skills

Teamwork

Prioritisation

Adaptability

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

GCSE English & Maths

IBMS Certificate of Achievement

Tools

TrakCare Lab Enterprise

Job description

Main area Microbiology Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours per day (08:30-17:00) including Saturday and Sunday on a roster basis) Job ref 110-ACS196-1126

Employer Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Royal Glamorgan Hospital Town Llantrisant Salary £26,813 - £27,890 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 07/11/2026 23:59

Thank you for your interest in joining Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board.

Located in the heart of South Wales, we’re central to Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea. Deeply rooted in our community, as an NHS organisation we are dedicated to providing compassionate patient care and building healthier communities together.

At CTM, you’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive team from diverse nations, cultures, and backgrounds. Every role counts, every person matters, and together, we’re creating a space where everyone can thrive.

Discover more about working with us here:

Are you an enthusiastic, reliable and motivated individual?

Would you like to join our small, friendly Microbiology team at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board?

If so, this is the ideal opportunity for you!

As part of our Microbiology Laboratory team, you will play a vital role in ensuring high standards of patient care through the accurate and timely processing of clinical specimens.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who: -

• Shares our values
• Is passionate about their work
• Has a good standard of general education
• Has strong written and verbal communication skills
• Has a keen attention to detail
• Has a willingness to learn new tasks
• Has a flexible approach to the service
• Can work both independently and as part of a team

We are a small, close-knit and supportive team with a strong emphasis on working together and supporting one another. We value an inclusive working environment where staff are encouraged to develop their skills, share their knowledge and contribute to the continued development of the service.

Main duties of the job

Your main responsibilities will include preparation, labelling, data entry of confidential information, processing of clinical specimens, maintaining and operating instrumentation all of which require a careful and methodical approach.

You will be required to handle clinical specimens including urine, faeces, sputum, blood, tissue samples, CSF in accordance with directorate Health and Safety protocols and Standard Operating Procedures.

You will be required to complete required documentation to a good standard with attention to detail.

Working for our organisation

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Are you ready to join a passionate and professional team?

Applicants who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals will require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa unless they already hold permission to work via another route. Prospective applicants should self-assess their eligibility for sponsorship by visiting the UK Government’s Work in the UK guidance .

Unfortunately due to high numbers of applicants and anonymised applications we will not be able to provide feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted.

Person specification

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent
• English and Mathematics GCSE or equivalent
• IBMS Certificate of Achievement

Experience

• Ability to work under pressure
• Working with an IT system (preferably TrakCare Lab Enterprise)
• Experience of working in a clinical laboratory

Skills

• Work as part of a team
• Adaptable and flexible approach to workAbility to prioritise own work

Values

• Motivated
• Keen to learn new skliis
• Positivity

Equality and Diversity: We welcome applications from all protected groups under the Equality Act 2010. This includes, but is not limited to, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race/nationality, religion/belief, disability, pregnancy and maternity, and marriage and civil partnership, as well as those from the Armed Forces community.

Sponsorship: Applicants who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals will require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa unless they already hold permission to work via another route. Prospective applicants should self-assess their eligibility for sponsorship by visiting the UK Government’s Work in the UK guidance .

Use of AI: We review applications against role-specific criteria. Whilst AI tools can be helpful, applications that rely heavily on AI-generated or generic content may not provide the necessary detail, which may reduce the chances of being shortlisted. To give your application the best chance, please ensure the information you provide is both accurate and authentic, and tailor your examples to the criteria in the Person Specification.

Correspondence: Please check your email regularly, as all recruitment correspondence will be sent to the address on your application. Applications are accepted in Welsh or English with no preference.

Additional information: We reserve the right to close a vacancy early or withdraw an advertisement to accommodate the redeployment of internal staff into suitable roles. All posts are subject to relevant checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service checks and, where required, Professional Registration verification.

We are proud to be a living wage employer.