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Medical Laboratory Assistant

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Ynysmaerdy, CF72 8XR

Salary

£26,813 to £27,890

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

6 September 2026

3 days left

Job description

Medical Laboratory Assistant (Band 3) We are pleased to offer an excellent opportunity for a motivated and reliable Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA)...

Your main responsibilities will include the preparation, labelling, and data entry of clinical specimens, all of which require a careful and methodical approach.

You'll be joining a UKAS-accredited department (ISO 15189) and an IBMS-accredited training laboratory, offering excellent development opportunities and a structured, professional environment to grow your career.

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. If you're comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our 'Croeso Candidate' booklet below for more information.

Ready to join a passionate and professional team?

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.

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:

o We listen, learn, and improve

o We treat everyone with respect

o 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.

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Good documentation skills
  • Adaptability

Communication skills

Essential

  • Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable

  • Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above

Qualifications/Knowledge

Essential

  • NVQ level 3, or equivalent level of knowledge of clinical laboratory duties, acquired through experience and training

Desirable

  • Knowledge of hospital specialities

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working in a clinical laboratory.

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

3 September 2026

Last checked

3 September 2026

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About the employer

CTM
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

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