• Job Description

  Req#: H9050-25-2279?language=en&page=83&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  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.

  Main duties of the job

  As part of our ongoing service modernisation, the Blood Sciences Department in Ysbyty Wrexham Maelor is looking to appoint 3 FULL TIME band 3 Higher Healthcare Science Assistant post.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 a basic knowledge of laboratory services and 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.

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

  About us

  If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing 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.

  Details

  Date posted

  30 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 3

  Salary

  £25,313 to £26,999 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  050-ACS424-0725

  Job locations

  Wrexham Maelor Hospital

  Croesnewydd Road

  Wrexham

  LL13 7TD

  
  

  Job description

  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.

  Job description

  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

  Qualifications and Experience

  Essential

  • GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Good Keyboard skills and computer literacy
  • Ability to maintain concentration

  Desirable

  • Laboratory Experience
  • Problem solving

  Skills

  Essential

  • Ability to Communicate within the team to deliver effective service
  • Numerate
  • Literate
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to prioritise workload

  Desirable

  • Basic Blood Science Techniques
  • Welsh Speaker

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Basic Health & Safety
  • Basical Knowledge of the laboratory setting
  • The ability to work unsupervised in a variety of settings.

  Desirable

  • Quality Control and Assurance

  Person Specification

  Qualifications and Experience

  Essential

  • GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Good Keyboard skills and computer literacy
  • Ability to maintain concentration

  Desirable

  • Laboratory Experience
  • Problem solving

  Skills

  Essential

  • Ability to Communicate within the team to deliver effective service
  • Numerate
  • Literate
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to prioritise workload

  Desirable

  • Basic Blood Science Techniques
  • Welsh Speaker

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Basic Health & Safety
  • Basical Knowledge of the laboratory setting
  • The ability to work unsupervised in a variety of settings.

  Desirable

  • Quality Control and Assurance

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Additional information

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

  Address

  Wrexham Maelor Hospital

  Croesnewydd Road

  Wrexham

  LL13 7TD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

  Address

  Wrexham Maelor Hospital

  Croesnewydd Road

  Wrexham

  LL13 7TD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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