NHS

Medical Laboratory Assistant


PayCompetitive
LocationCardiff/Wales
Employment typePart-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: H9001-24-1057?language=en&page=48&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      The Department of Laboratory Haematology (Blood Transfusion) is looking to appoint anenthusiastic andmotivated Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) to support the delivery of services within our exciting University Health Board.

      The role is within the Blood Transfusion Laboratory at the University Hospital of Wales and will support the existing staff to provide a first class service. It is a part-time role.

      Previous experience of working in the NHS would be an advantage.

      Main duties of the job

      The Haematology and Transfusion Laboratory provides 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 department is seeking to expand the team of Medical Laboratory Assistants to provide a service within the Blood Transfusion Laboratory. The post will be primarily at the University Hospital of Wales which has many specialities and is the designated Major Trauma Centre for Wales.Support will be provided to individuals to develop skills and knowledge of the appropriate sections within the Blood Transfusion laboratory. In return we expect a commitment to deliver against high standards within our Quality Management System.

      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.

      Date posted

      01 July 2024

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 2

      Salary

      £22,720 a year per annum, pro rata

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Part-time

      Reference number

      001-ACS140-0724

      Job locations

      University Hospital of Wales/University Hospital of Llandough

      Cardiff/Llandough

      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
      • NHS experience

      Desirable

      • Knowledge of LIMS
      • Previous Laboratory Experience

      Skills

      Essential

      • IT literate
      • Evidence of Communication skills
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Good general education

      Experience

      Essential

      • Team Working
      • NHS experience

      Desirable

      • Knowledge of LIMS
      • Previous Laboratory Experience

      Skills

      Essential

      • IT literate
      • Evidence of Communication skills

      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

      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 of Llandough

      Cardiff/Llandough

      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 of Llandough

      Cardiff/Llandough

      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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