Medical Laboratory Assistant / Higher Lab Support Worker INTERNAL

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in North Wales is seeking a Band 3 Higher Healthcare Science Assistant for the Blood Sciences Department at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. The successful candidate will work under supervision of qualified scientists to deliver a 24/7 laboratory service analysing blood, urine and other samples and reporting findings to support patient care.

This role offers opportunities to develop through internal training programs, including Level 3 and Level 4 funded schemes,

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.
• Experience working in a team.
• Ability to work under pressure with a flexible approach.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication within team

Keyboard skills

Numeracy and Literate

Manual Dexterity

Welsh speaker (desirable)

Education

GCSE English and Maths or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD.

As a higher laboratory support worker in blood Sciences the post holder is working under supervision of qualified scientists for the delegated tasks required for the delivery of a fit‑for‑purpose, 24/7 medical laboratory service analysing and reporting on blood, urine, faeces and other body materials to achieve the objectives of efficient and effective patient care, and effective resource management within the hospital.

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

Main duties of the job

As part of our ongoing service modernisation, the Blood Sciences Department in Wrexham Maelor Hospital is looking to appoint a band 3 Higher Healthcare Science Assistant.

This is a key role in the organisation, complementing the expertise of other experienced Scientists & Science Assistants and will be part of a fast paced laboratory diagnostics service.

The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate a capacity to learn and develop with a drive to deliver an excellent service for the benefit of the community we serve; committed to ensuring that our patients are at the heart of everything we do.

With strong team working skills, you will be able to demonstrate the values that are important to us, communicating well; working supportively with colleagues; focusing on delivering a quality service and treating others with respect and dignity.

We believe in accountability, but we also believe in shared responsibility - so you’ll have plenty of peer support too.

You’ll also enjoy being part of a close-knit, sociable team, with all the support and training you need to further your skills. We encourage you to develop your skills through internal education programmes, including the opportunity to gain Level 3 and Level 4 funded programmes to progress to the role of Biomedical Scientist for those who wish to progress further in this field.

Working for our organisation

In North Wales, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person specification

Qualifications And Experience

Essential criteria

• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
• Experience working in a team
• Ability to work under pressure with a flexible approach

Desirable criteria

• Problem solving
• Blood Science Experience

Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to Communicate within the team to deliver effective service
• Keyboard Skills
• Numerate and Literate
• Manual Dexterity

Desirable criteria

• Welsh Speaker

Knowledge

Essential Criteria

• Basic Health & Safety
• Knowledge and understanding of the role

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of hospital computer systems

Availability

Essential Criteria

• Availability to work various shift patterns