Medical Laboratory Assistant

The successful candidate will be involved in the receipt and checking of specimens, entry of patient and sample details into the laboratory information system, pre-analytical sample preparation and answering general telephone inquiries.The laboratory provides a 24 hour 365 day service and is a UKAS ISO 15189:2012 accredited laboratory. Once trained the successful applicants will be expected to participate in the 24/7 shift pattern.

Working with other Medical Laboratory Assistants, the successful candidate will play an essential role in the delivery of the laboratory service.

To receive, check and distribute samples for analysis received by Specimen Reception.

Complete patient identity checks and to inform supervisor of any discrepancies in labelling.

Barcode specimens/forms and enrol requests into the Laboratory Information System for tests as required.

Complete any additional pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical duties as required e.g. centrifugation and freezing.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Other

Essential: - Participation in working shifts; - Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner

Desirable: - Ability to speak Welsh

Personal Qualities

Essential: - Sympathetic and understanding; - Flexible approach to work; - Good Interpersonal skills; - Punctual & Reliable

Desirable: - Evidence of interest in HealthCare

Special Knowledge

Desirable: - Health & Safety; - Understanding of C&V values; - Knowledge of Basic Medical Terminology

Skills

Essential: - IT literate; - Evidence of Communication skills; - Evidence of ability to perform repetitive tasks; - Attention to detail

Desirable: - Ability to prioritise work

Experience

Essential: - Team Working; - Evidence of working under pressure

Desirable: - NHS Experience/Dealing with public; - Working unsocial hours

Qualifications

Essential: - Good general education