Job summary We are seeking a motivated and detail-orientated Band 4 Associate Practitioner to join our Haematology Team. You will play a key role in the delivery of a high -quality Haematology Service, and the role will largely involve the management of the Medical Laboratory Assistants within Specimen Reception. This post will be based at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital. The post holder will be expected to be flexible and open to changes, to identify opportunities for improvement and to play an active role in developing, implementing and sustaining improvements to working practices. Main duties of the job The post holder will prepare patient samples received in the Blood Science Department for analysis. These duties will include entering patient and associated testing details into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) The post holder will also assist in the analysis of patient samples, routine analyser maintenance procedures, quality control and stock managment. The post holder will manage the workload allocation within the support staff team providing day-to-day management of band 3 staff. The post holder will maintain person development and competency to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities, and assist with the development and training of other staff. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply 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: We listen, learn and improve We treat everyone with respect 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. Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,928 to £29,551 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 110-ACS423-1224-A Job locations Royal Glamorgan Hospital Ynysmaerdy CF72 8XR 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 Level 4 Science qualification (e.g. HNC/HND in a science area) or equivalent knowledge and experience Desirable Suitable Qualifications in Information Technology Suitable Qualifications in Health and Safety First Aid Training Experience Essential Scientific background Experience working in a busy environment Desirable Experience of working in a laboratory Experience working with computerised data management systems Previous experience using TrakCare (WLIMS) Person Specification Qualifications Essential Level 4 Science qualification (e.g. HNC/HND in a science area) or equivalent knowledge and experience Desirable Suitable Qualifications in Information Technology Suitable Qualifications in Health and Safety First Aid Training Experience Essential Scientific background Experience working in a busy environment Desirable Experience of working in a laboratory Experience working with computerised data management systems Previous experience using TrakCare (WLIMS) 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 Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Address Royal Glamorgan Hospital Ynysmaerdy CF72 8XR Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)