Medical Laboratory Assistant

NHS; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Medical Laboratory Assistant at the Grange University Hospital. This role involves essential duties in a busy laboratory, including sample sorting and data entry. NHS offers extensive training and a path for professional development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Occupational health support

Paid mandatory training

Development opportunities

Wellbeing Centre of Excellence

Qualifications

• Basic general knowledge required in a laboratory setting.
• Knowledge of Pathology is beneficial.
• Laboratory experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort and register pathology samples.
• Perform sample handling, data input, and clerical duties.
• Assist in preparing specimens for biological testing.

Skills

Typing

Attention to detail

Education

5 GCSE's

Job description

Applications are invited to join our dynamic team for the posts of Medical Laboratory Assistants, these posts will be based at the The Grange University Hospital but will include rotation to the Nevill Hall and Royal Gwent Hospital as and when required.

These posts will be based in the Pre-Analytical area of Pathology where we cover a 24/7 service 365 days per year.

These are demanding but interesting posts in busy laboratories with a wide variety of duties including data entry, sample sorting and labelling, dealing with the public, and dealing with telephone enquiries from doctors, nurses and patients. In addition some pre-analytical technical duties are required such as sample centrifuging and other preparatory work. Full training will be provided for these and for other duties that may be included although previous experience would be beneficial. As a minimum, candidates should be computer literate, have a good standard of education and have effective communication skills. Computer/typing related qualifications will be an advantage, as will an enthusiastic approach and any relevant experience.

Hours: 2pm - 8pm Monday - Friday

Main duties of the job

The Pre-Analytical dept prepares samples for the Haematology and Biochemistry departments.

There is a large open lab with a large team consisting of Biomedical Scientists working along side support staff.

Receipt, sorting and registering pathology samples.

Computer literate, attention to detail and team work required.

Prepares clinical specimens for biological testing.

Perform such functions, including sample handling and clerical duties as are necessary to ensure the efficient running of the Department.

Work will also include data input into departmental computer systems, report filing and response to telephone enquiries.

Receive, sort and distribute samples to the appropriate laboratory or section.

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

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

• Teamplayer
• Initiative

Knowledge

• Aware of hospital setting
• Knowledge of Pathology

Skills

• Typing

Experience

• Laboratory experience

Qualifications

• Basic general knowledge
• 5 GCSE's

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.