• Job Description

  Req#: H9001-25-0363?language=en&page=262&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  The Department of Laboratory Haematology are looking appoint an enthusiastic, motivated Laboratory Technical Officer (Band 3) to support the delivery of services within our exciting University Health Board. The Haematology and Medical Biochemistry & Toxicology Laboratories provide a diagnostic service for the City of Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan and provides tertiary services for the larger population of South Wales and beyond. The departments are seeking to increase the team of Laboratory Technical Officers to provide a 24/7 service mainly within University Hospital Llandough with additional duties at University Hospital of Wales and Velindre Hospital. Initially, the service will support the Haematology Laboratory with further training being provided to include Medical Biochemistry in phase two.

  Previous experience in the NHS is an advantage.

  Please check current UK Government visa rules before applying, if applicable.

  Main duties of the job

  The post holder will provide diagnostic services across Cardiff and Vale. At University Hospital Llandough, this will beby utilising the automated analysers with results produced being authorised by Biomedical Scientist staff at University Hospital of Wales who would provide remote supervision. There will be a shift system in place to provide support during day shifts and for an overnight service at both UHW and UHL. The shift times will be both 07:30 to 20:00 and 19:30 to 08:00 as a roster. Rotation will also see shifts at Velindre Hospital to facilitate a 07:30 to 20:00 service.

  As the service is constantly evolving and reacting to demands, shifts requirements may adapt accordingly.

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

  About us

  Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

  Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

  Details

  Date posted

  20 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 3

  Salary

  £24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  001-ACS043-0525

  Job locations

  University Hospital of Wales, University Hospital Llandough and Velindre Hospital

  Heath Park

  Cardiff

  CF14 4XW

  
  

  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

  Qualification

  Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 or above in a science related subject

  Desirable

  • HNC in Med Lab Sciences or an Applied Biological Science

  Experience

  Essential

  • Previous experience in a hospital laboratory environment including sample preparation/handling environments
  • Experience working in NHS

  Desirable

  • Previous laboratory medicine experience
  • Participation in working unsocial hours/shifts

  Special Knowledge

  Essential

  • Knowledge of the Welsh LIMS

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of a hospital LIMS

  Person Specification

  Qualification

  Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 or above in a science related subject

  Desirable

  • HNC in Med Lab Sciences or an Applied Biological Science

  Experience

  Essential

  • Previous experience in a hospital laboratory environment including sample preparation/handling environments
  • Experience working in NHS

  Desirable

  • Previous laboratory medicine experience
  • Participation in working unsocial hours/shifts

  Special Knowledge

  Essential

  • Knowledge of the Welsh LIMS

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of a hospital LIMS

  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

  Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

  Address

  University Hospital of Wales, University Hospital Llandough and Velindre Hospital

  Heath Park

  Cardiff

  CF14 4XW

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

  Address

  University Hospital of Wales, University Hospital Llandough and Velindre Hospital

  Heath Park

  Cardiff

  CF14 4XW

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (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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