Main area Biochemistry Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Core hours are 7am to 7pm Monday to Friday) Job ref 040-ACS020-0126
Employer Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Grange University Hospital Town Cwmbran Salary £25,313 - £26,999 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 01/02/2026 23:59
Biochemistry Higher Healthcare Support Worker (laboratory)
Band 3
We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.
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Job overview
Higher Medical Laboratory Assistant -Band 3. The post is a permanent contract of 37.5 hours per week.
A vacancy has arisen in the Blood Sciences department of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board for a Higher Healthcare Support Worker to join our Biochemistry team. The core hours for this section are 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday.
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic Higher Healthcare Support Worker with a flexible approach to work. The post will be based primarily in the new Grange University Hospital in Cwmbran. The successful candidate may be required to rotate to the other sites within the Health Board; the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport and Nevill Hall Hospital in Abergavenny.
New biochemistry automation was commissioned in July 2021 in the purpose built, modern Blood Sciences laboratory at the Grange University Hospital, with the aim to deliver high quality Biochemistry services.
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 applicant will be based in the Biochemistry Department but will be expected to undertake duties in any area of the department where there are a wide variety of tasks associated with the testing of patient samples. These include the registration of patient and test details on a computer system, the sorting and labelling of patient samples and request forms, and basic procedures relating to the testing process such as sample preparation, operating and maintaining analysers, stock control, reagent management. Full training will be provided for these and for other duties that may be included although previous experience may be beneficial. Computer/typing related qualifications will be an advantage, as will an enthusiastic approach and any relevant experience.
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 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. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
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
The previous experience that will be advantageous include working within a NHS laboratory.
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
* Basic education in numeracy and literacy
* Completion of NVQ3 or IBMS Certificate of Achievement part 1 or equivalent demonstrable experience
* 5 GCSE's or equivalent
* Word processing/ RSA 1/11
* Laboratory Experience
Experience
* Use of computer systems and programmes
* Laboratory experience
Skills and Attributes
* Ability to work as part of a team or independently
* Work under pressure
* Evidence of skills e.g. hobbies
* Supervisory Experience
Other
* Ability to travel between sites
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