Higher Medical Laboratory Assistant in Cwmbran

A vacancy has arisen in the Blood Sciences department of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board for a Higher Healthcare Support Worker to join our Haematology/Blood transfusion team.

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic Higher Healthcare Support Worker with a flexible approach to work. The post will be based primarily in the Grange University Hospital in Cwmbran. The successful candidate may be required to rotate to the other sites within the Health Board; the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport and Nevill Hall Hospital in Abergavenny.

The Grange University Hospital has been designed to treat our most seriously ill patients, or those with significant injuries, and it is the designated trauma unit for Gwent.

The hub is in the purpose built, modern Blood Sciences laboratory at the Grange University Hospital, with the aim to deliver high quality Haematology, Coagulation, Immunology & Blood Transfusion services.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be based in the Haematology/Blood transfusion Department but will be expected to undertake duties in any area of the department where there are a wide variety of tasks associated with the testing of patient samples. These include the registration of patient and test details on a computer system, the sorting and labelling of patient samples and request forms, and basic procedures relating to the testing process such as sample preparation, operating and maintaining analysers, stock control, reagent management. Full training will be provided for these and for other duties that may be included although previous experience may be beneficial. Computer/typing related qualifications will be an advantage, as will an enthusiastic approach and any relevant experience.

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

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Job 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.

Person Specification

Personal attributes

• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to communicate
• Professional

Knowledge

• Ability and willingness to learn
• Prevous experience in health care field

Skills

• Ability to work as part of a team or independently
• Communications skills
• Evidence of skills eg. hobbies
• Supervisory Experience

Experience

• Use of computer systems and programmes
• Laboratory experience

Qualification

• Basic education in numeracy and literacy
• Completion of NVQ3 or IBMS Certificate of Achievement part 1
• 5 GCSE's or equivalent
• Word Processing/ RSA I/II

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.

£26,300 to £27,890 a yearper annum pro rata