Medical Laboratory Assistant

Job summary

Blood Sciences Specimen Reception at Cardiff and Vale UHB is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who shares the organisation's core values and beliefs to join the team. The successful candidate will be expected to join the 24/7 shift rota after suitable training.

The successful candidate will be required to work on either of the UHB sites, University Hospital Llandough or University Hospital of Wales.

Specimen Reception is a busy laboratory whose primary function is to support the Medical Biochemistry and Immunology/Haematology analytical laboratory services. The laboratory receives a range of specimens for a wide variety of clinical investigations.

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 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.

About us

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.