Medical Laboratory Technician Cellular Pathology

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Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician in Cellular Pathology (Band 3) for a full-time post in Carmarthen. The role involves handling and preparing samples, LIMS data entry, and assisting with dissection under supervision, with occasional site work between Glangwili and Prince Philip Hospitals.

You will join a bilingual department, supporting diagnostic services for around 25,000 samples per year and engaging in staff training and competency reviews as part

Qualifications

• IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part 1 or NVQ3/ Level 3 Diploma/ A level or equivalent experience.
• Experience in Medical Laboratory and Histology laboratory settings.
• Experience with Laboratory information systems (LIMS) and Microsoft packages.
• Welsh language ability is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the cellular pathology team to meet daily operational needs.
• Perform sample handling, preparation and tracking; support during specimen dissection.
• Data entry using the LIMS system and equipment maintenance.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with scientific and medical staff.
• Participate in training programs and ongoing competency assessments.

Skills

Medical Laboratory experience

Histology experience

LIMS experience

Microsoft Office

Welsh language

Education

IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part 1 or NVQ3/ Level 3 Diploma/ A level or equivalent experience

Tools

Laboratory information systems

LIMS

Job description

Medical Laboratory Technician Cellular Pathology

Band 3

Main area Cellular Pathology Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 100-ACS239-1126

Employer Hywel Dda University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Glangwili General Hospital Town Carmarthen Salary £26,813 - £27,890 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 10/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 20/11/2026

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

Applications are invited from enthusiastic individuals with a proven background of working in a Cellular Pathology environment, with the associated work-based education and competency or a science graduate, to join this friendly, well-equipped Cellular Pathology department in Carmarthen. The laboratory processes approximately 25,000 samples per year, providing essential services to the Hywel Dda University Health Board.

The post is full time 5 days per week.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work alongside the wider Cellular Pathology team to fulfil the daily operational requirements of this busy department. The central Histology laboratory service is situated on the Glangwili Hospital site in Carmarthen with a small satellite team based at the Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli. This role will require the occasional working between sites.

This role involves performing a range of tasks that contribute to the diagnostic service, including, sample handling, preparation and tracking, consultant support during specimen dissection, patient data entry using the LIMS system, maintenance of equipment.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain close working relationships with all grades of staff both scientific and medical to ensure the effective delivery of the service. The post holder will also participate in a laboratory-based training program for all relevant staff and will be involved with the continuous competency assessment of the team members. We are committed to continued professional and career development of all our staff.

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 20/11/2026.

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, 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 isdesirablefor 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.

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part 1 or NVQ3/ Level 3 Diploma/ A level or equivalent experience

Experience

• Medical Laboratory experience
• Histology laboratory experience
• Experience with Laboratory information systems
• Experience with Microsoft packages

Language Skills

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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.

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Name Emma Miles Job title IHC Section Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01267 222575 Additional information

For further information please e-mail Sarah Oliver ([e-mail]) or phone [phone].