Blood Sciences Medical Laboratory Technician
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to fill a Band 3 Technician post within the Haematology Section of the Blood Science Department at Withybush General Hospital. The post is part time for 22.5 hours per week. Cover is required for Friday plus 2 additional days from Monday to Thursday.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake a wide range of duties including data entry into the laboratory computer system, handling and processing samples, and loading and unloading samples from the Blood Sciences analysers. Full training will be provided upon commencement.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be required to be flexible to the needs of the service and undertake a wide range of duties appropriate to the section as listed:
1. Sample handling including preparation, safe packaging for referral, storage, and disposal.
2. Technical and analytical tasks including preventative maintenance of laboratory analysers in readiness for sample analysis.
3. Service improvement including awareness of developments within the laboratory and review/update of laboratory documentation.
4. Communication of results, responding to enquiries, and effective teamworking.
5. Stock control of laboratory reagents and consumables.
6. Personal and people development including training of staff as required and participation in the PADR process.
7. Information processing including input of demographics and results onto LIMS and maintenance of laboratory records.
8. Compliance with all relevant Health and Safety Regulations.
9. Quality including data collection, compliance with SOPs, and performance of departmental audits.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health, and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales.
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. We welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 28/01/2025.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
* Minimum 5 GCSEs to include Mathematics, English & Science @ A - D
* Level 3 Pathology Diploma / NVQ3 / Science A level or equivalent
Experience
* Previous laboratory experience
Language Skills
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
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.
£24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum pro rata
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