Medical Laboratory Assistant

NHS; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Carmarthen seeks a part-time Medical Laboratory Assistant to join the Pathology Reception team. The role involves handling samples, entering patient data, and being a point of contact for staff and patients. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and previous laboratory experience. A minimum of 5 GCSEs is required, and the ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable.

Qualifications

• Must have previous laboratory experience.
• Flexible approach to work and the needs of the service.
• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Receive and handle samples.
• Enter patient details into the Laboratory's computer system.
• Transport samples to laboratory areas.
• Act as first point of contact for Patients and Nursing/Medical staff.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Keyboard and computer skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to work independently

Education

Minimum 5 GCSE's including Mathematics, English & Science at Grade A-D

Job description

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to fill a permanent part-time Band 2 Medical Laboratory Assistant post within the Pathology Reception team of the Blood Science Department at Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen.

The full-time post will be 22.5 hours per week with a working pattern of Monday, Thursday and Friday 8.45am to 5pm initially but may change with future service developments.

Flexibility around these hours may be required at times, and there is a requirement to participate on the Weekday evening, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday rota (there is extra remuneration for staff on this rota).

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be based at Glangwili General Hospital and will be required to undertake a wide range of duties appropriate to the post and job description to include receiving and handling samples, entry of patient details into the Laboratory's computer system and transport of samples to laboratory areas. They will also act as first point of contact for Patients and Nursing / Medical staff both face to face and by telephone enquiries.

It is essential that the post holder has excellent written and verbal communication skills, keyboard and computer skills, good attention to detail and the ability to work as part of a team as well as working alone and using their own initiative.

Full in-house training will be provided upon commencement under the direction of the Pathology Reception Team Leader.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97
• community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 13/11/2025

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Minimum 5 GCSE's to include Mathematics, English & Science at Grade A-D.

Experience

• Previous Laboratory Experience

Other

• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
• Flexible approach to work and needs of the service

Language requirements

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.