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Job overview
The Clinical Biochemistry Department in Prince Charles Hospital are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our team.
We are looking for an experienced Medical Laboratory Assistant to perform a variety of tasks in a professional manner. These tasks will require a high level of concentration and accuracy in their undertaking. The role will involve handling biological specimens, e.g. blood, faeces, urine, in accordance with Directorate Health & Safety Protocols and Standard Operating Procedures. These specimens can be of a high risk nature and must be handled when using the provided personal protective equipment.
The successful candidate will have a responsibility for the preparation, labelling and data entry of clinical specimens for biological testing which have to be undertaken with care as errors made can have significant implications on direct patient care.
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
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To receive, sort, check and bar code a variety of biological specimens. This is performed in a laboratory environment with many interruptions, but you will be expected to perform these duties with maximum concentration. You will also be required to perform these duties using the personal protective equipment provided to ensure safety when dealing with the hazardous patient samples.
All tasks should be performed following Health and Safety and Standard Operating Procedure guidelines.
To accept specimens from patients and clinicians which arrive directly in the Laboratory and ensure correlation between the specimen and request form.
The bank worker will decide upon, and take appropriate action when required, to resolve any anomaly.
The bank worker will be required to identify sample urgency and to act accordingly by ensuring these are fast tracked. To input patient/specimen details for a variety of test requests from clinical sources into the Laboratory computer system using various formats.
The bank worker will prepare these labelled samples for laboratory testing and where appropriate perform such procedures e.g. glucose tolerance tests
The bank worker will be required to perform manual tasks such as lifting large sample racks as well as storing supplies and emptying waste containers.
The bank worker will be required to perform the maintenance of some laboratory equipment e.g. centrifuges, fridges, blood gas analysers.
Working for our organisation
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
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
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from individuals within protected groups as outlined in the Equality Act 2010. This includes, but is not limited to, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race/nationality, religion/belief, disability, pregnancy and maternity, and marriage and civil partnership. We also warmly welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community.
Applicants who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals will require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa unless they already hold permission to work via another route. Prospective applicants should self-assess their eligibility for sponsorship by visiting the UK Government's Work in the UK guidance. For eligible candidates, the Health and Care Visa offers reduced application costs and exempts payment of the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Please ensure you check your email regularly, as all recruitment correspondence will be sent to the email address provided on your application form.
Applications are welcome in either Welsh or English, with no preference given to the language used.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy early or withdraw an advertisement to accommodate the redeployment of internal staff into suitable roles.
All posts are subject to relevant checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check and, where required, Professional Registration verification.
We are proud to be a Living Wage Employer.