Medical Laboratory Assistant

NHS; Carmarthen; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board is recruiting a permanent part-time Band 2 Medical Laboratory Assistant for the Pathology Reception team at Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen. The role is 20 hours weekly, 9:00-13:00, Monday to Friday, with potential to join the weekday evening, weekend, and Bank Holiday rota for extra remuneration.

Excellent communication, keyboard and computer skills, and a team-oriented, flexible approach are essential. Welsh language ability is desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 GCSEs to include Mathematics, English & Science @ A – D or NVQ level 2 qualification.
• Previous Laboratory Experience

Responsibilities

• Receiving and handling samples
• Entering patient details into the Laboratory’s computer system
• Transporting samples to laboratory areas
• Acting as first point of contact for patients and nursing/medical staff
• Full in-house training provided on commencement

Skills

Communication skills

Keyboard skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

5 GCSEs including Maths English & Science or NVQ Level 2

Job description

Main area Blood Sciences Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 20 hours per week (Working pattern - Monday to Friday 9am - 1pm with an opportunity to work the weekday evening, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday rota also as needed) Job ref 100-ACS226-1026

Employer Hywel Dda University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Glangwili General Hospital Town Carmarthen Salary £26,300 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 15/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 29/10/2026

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.

Job overview

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 part time post will be 20 hours per week with a working pattern of 9.00am to 1.00pm Monday to Friday initially but may change with future service developments

Flexibility around these hours may be required at times, and there is an opportunity 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.

Interviews to be held on 29/10/2026.

Working for our organisation

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

Detailed job description and main 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.

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Minimum 5 GSCEs to include Mathematics, English & Science @ A – D or NVQ level 2 qualification

Experience

• Previous Laboratory Experience

Language requirements

Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Name Samantha Williams Job title Pathology Reception Team Leader Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01267 227453

Thomas James Stevenson - Biochemistry Section Manager

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