Medical Laboratory Assistant

Job description

Job summary

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to fill a permanent part time Band 2 Medical Laboratory Assistant post within the Pathology Reception team of the Blood Science Department at Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen.

The part time post will be 20 hours per week with a working pattern of 9.00am to 1.00pm Monday to Friday initially but may change with future service developments

Flexibility around these hours may be required at times, and there is an opportunity to participate on the Weekday evening, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday rota (There is extra remuneration for staff on this rota).

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be based at Glangwili General Hospital and will be required to undertake a wide range of duties appropriate to the post and job description to include receiving and handling samples, entry of patient details into the Laboratory's computer system and transport of samples to laboratory areas. They will also act as first point of contact for Patients and Nursing / Medical staff both face to face and by telephone enquiries.

It is essential that the post holder has excellent written and verbal communication skills, keyboard and computer skills, good attention to detail and the ability to work as part of a team as well as working alone and using their own initiative

Full in house training will be provided upon commencement under the direction of the Pathology Reception Team Leader.

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

Interviews to be held on 29/10/2026.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97
• community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Job description
Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Minimum 5 GSCEs to include Mathematics, English & Science @ A - D or NVQ level 2 qualification

Experience

Desirable

• Previous Laboratory Experience

Language requirements

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker - Level 1

Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Minimum 5 GSCEs to include Mathematics, English & Science @ A - D or NVQ level 2 qualification

Experience

Desirable

• Previous Laboratory Experience

Language requirements

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker - Level 1

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address

Glangwili General Hospital

Dolgwili Road

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF

United Kingdom

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