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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board supports flexible working.
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process.
Job Overview
Applications are invited to join our dynamic team for the posts of Medical Laboratory Assistants. These posts will be based at The Grange University Hospital but will include rotation to the Nevill Hall and Royal Gwent Hospital as and when required.
These posts will be based in the Pre-Analytical area of Pathology, where we cover a 24/7 service 365 days per year.
These are demanding but interesting posts in busy laboratories with a wide variety of duties including data entry, sample sorting and labelling, dealing with the public, and handling telephone enquiries from doctors, nurses, and patients. In addition, some pre-analytical technical duties are required such as sample centrifuging and other preparatory work. Full training will be provided for these and for other duties that may be included, although previous experience would be beneficial. As a minimum, candidates should be computer literate, have a good standard of education, and possess effective communication skills. Computer/typing related qualifications will be an advantage, as will an enthusiastic approach and any relevant experience.
Hours: 2pm – 8pm Monday - Friday
Main Duties of the Job
The Pre-Analytical department prepares samples for the Haematology and Biochemistry departments.
There is a large open lab with a team consisting of Biomedical Scientists working alongside support staff.
1. Receipt, sorting, and registering pathology samples.
2. Computer literate, attention to detail, and teamwork required.
3. Prepares clinical specimens for biological testing.
4. Perform functions, including sample handling and clerical duties, necessary to ensure the efficient running of the Department.
5. Work will also include data input into departmental computer systems, report filing, and response to telephone enquiries.
6. Receive, sort, and distribute samples to the appropriate laboratory or section.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for Our Organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow, and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary, and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications, and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work-life balance, provide occupational health support, and have an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high-quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital, which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Personal Attributes
Essential Criteria
* Team player
Desirable Criteria
* Initiative
Knowledge
Essential Criteria
* Aware of hospital setting
Desirable Criteria
* Knowledge of Pathology
Skills
Essential Criteria
* Keyboard skills
Desirable Criteria
* Typing
Experience
Essential Criteria
* Previous work experience
Desirable Criteria
* Laboratory experience
Qualifications
Essential Criteria
* Basic general knowledge
Desirable Criteria
* 5 GCSEs
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