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Job summary

Main area
Blood Sciences
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
050-ACS466-0724
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
GLAN CLWYD HOSPITAL
Town
Bodelwyddan
Salary
£22,720 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
29/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Band 2

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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

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.

Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the  living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until  the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed

 

Job overview

As a 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  Glan  Clwyd  Hospital is  looking to appoint   full time band 2 Medical Laboratory Assisstant.

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. 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. You could change your quality of life too. Imagine living in an area where other people enjoy their holidays, North Wales has something for everyone

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

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
  • Good General Education with evidence of being numerate and literate
  • Good Keyboard Skills, Good Communication Skills
  • Ability to work as a member of a team. Dependable Enthusiastic Can work on own initiative.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours
Desirable criteria
  • GCSE ENGLISH
  • Previous experience working in a Laboratory
  • Welsh Speaker

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working in a busy environment.
  • Ability to work under pressure and adapt to change in duties.
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience working in a Laboratory

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Working ForwardApprenticeships logoDisability confident leaderStonewall Top 100Stop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.hyderus o ran anableddTime to changeStonewall Top 100 EmployersCore principles

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Lisa Jones
Job title
BCU Pathology Reception Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01745 448790
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