• Job Description

  Req#: H9001-25-0443?language=en&page=38&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR UPTO 12 MONTHS DUE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE

  Blood Sciences Specimen Reception at Cardiff and Vale UHB is looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals who shares the organisation's core values and beliefs to join the team. The successful candidate will be expected to join the 24/7 shift rota after suitable training.

  The successful candidate will be required to work on either of the UHB sites, University Hospital Llandough or University Hospital of Wales.

  Specimen Reception is a busy laboratory whose primary function is to support the Medical Biochemistry and Immunology/Haematology analytical laboratory services. The laboratory receives a range of specimens for a wide variety of clinical investigations.

  Main duties of the job

  The successful candidate will be involved in the receipt and checking of specimens, entry of patient and sample details into the laboratory information system, pre-analytical sample preparation and answering general telephone inquiries.The laboratory provides a 24 hour 365 day service and is a UKAS ISO 15189:2012 accredited laboratory. Once trained the successful applicants will be expected to participate in the 24/7 shift pattern.

  Working with other Medical Laboratory Assistants, the successful candidate will play an essential role in the delivery of the laboratory service.

  To receive, check and distribute samples for analysis received by Specimen Reception.

  Complete patient identity checks and to inform supervisor of any discrepancies in labelling.

  Barcode specimens/forms and enrol requests into the Laboratory Information System for tests as required.

  Complete any additional pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical duties as required e.g. centrifugation and freezing.

  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 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

  Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

  Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

  Details

  Date posted

  04 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 2

  Salary

  £23,970 a year per annum

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  001-ACS057-0625

  Job locations

  University Hospital of Wales

  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

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Good general education

  Experience

  Essential

  • Team Working
  • Evidence of working under pressure

  Desirable

  • NHS Experience/Dealing with public
  • Working unsocial hours

  Skills

  Essential

  • IT literate
  • Evidence of Communication skills
  • Evidence of ability to perform repetitive tasks

  Desirable

  • Ability to prioritise work

  Special Knowledge

  Desirable

  • Health & Safety
  • Understanding of C& V values
  • Knowledge of Basic Medical Terminology

  Personal qualities

  Essential

  • Sympathetic and understanding
  • Flexible approach to work
  • Good Interpersonal skills
  • Punctual & Reliable

  Desirable

  • Evidence of interest in HealthCare

  Other

  Essential

  • Participation in working shifts
  • Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner

  Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Good general education

  Experience

  Essential

  • Team Working
  • Evidence of working under pressure

  Desirable

  • NHS Experience/Dealing with public
  • Working unsocial hours

  Skills

  Essential

  • IT literate
  • Evidence of Communication skills
  • Evidence of ability to perform repetitive tasks

  Desirable

  • Ability to prioritise work

  Special Knowledge

  Desirable

  • Health & Safety
  • Understanding of C& V values
  • Knowledge of Basic Medical Terminology

  Personal qualities

  Essential

  • Sympathetic and understanding
  • Flexible approach to work
  • Good Interpersonal skills
  • Punctual & Reliable

  Desirable

  • Evidence of interest in HealthCare

  Other

  Essential

  • Participation in working shifts
  • Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner

  Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh

  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

  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

  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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