Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 6 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING UNTIL THE END OF MARCH 2025.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Medical Laboratory Assistants to join our UKAS accredited, diagnostic Cellular Pathology department.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual who
1. shares our values
2. are passionate about their work,
3. has a keen attention to detail,
4. can work both individually and as part of a team.
If you are successful our friendly team will encourage and support your ongoing development.Knowledge of histopathology laboratory procedures and practice, excellent IT skills, experience with laboratory computer systems and working with a quality management system would be an advantage.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will have a good standard of general education and good interpersonal skills. They will also need to have a flexible approach to the service, be able to multi task, be self motivated and work well under pressure using their own initiative.
The post holders will also be willing to undertake local training and qualifications relevant to the post.
The main duties include:
5. Supporting the Biomedical Scientists and Consultant Pathologists in the day to day operation and maintenance of the cellular pathology laboratory premises and equipment.
6. Support the diagnostic services of the department, ensuring the department meets or exceeds both local and nationally agreed standards of service delivery. The post holders will support the laboratory in maintaining quality accreditation.
7. The post holder will work as part of the laboratory team where appropriate liaising with laboratory staff, medical staff and other hospital staff, users, and other external contacts.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
8. We listen, learn and improve
9. We treat everyone with respect
10. We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
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
Education/Qualifications
Essential
11. English and Mathematics : GCSE or equivalent
Desirable
12. IBMS certificate of achievement
Experience
Essential
13. Laboratory Experience
Desirable
14. Use of a networked computer system
Skills
Essential
15. Good communicator
16. Computer literacy
17. Ability to use initiative
Desirable
18. Team worker
Personal attribute
Essential
19. Flexible and adaptable to the needs of the service
Desirable
20. Ability to speak Welsh