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Medical Laboratory Assistant

£15 - £17.5 per hourEstimated

Job Overview

Applications are invited to work in our busy Histopathology Department as a Medical Laboratory Assistant working in Sample Reception.

This sample reception post is located at Wrexham Maelor Hospital with the processing of samples being undertaken at our centralised laboratory in Ysbyty Wrexham.

Main duties of the job

An opportunity has arisen for a an enthusiastic and reliable laboratory support workers to join our busy team in the Cellular Pathology department at Ysbyty Wrexham Maelor in North Wales.

As a Medical Laboratory Assistant the post holder will support the Cellular Pathology service by receipting and entering samples onto our laboratory computer system and making sure they are safely transfer to the centralised site. Dealing with reception and telephone queries from staff, GPs and other users of the Pathology Service.

Some knowledge or experience of laboratory work would be an advantage but is not essential as specific training and competencies to meet the job requirements will be given. If you are enthusiastic, enjoy a challenge are willing to go the extra mile and have an eye for detail then this could be the role you are looking for.

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

Please note that the salary of this post is below what is needed to be eligible for sponsorship.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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

Detailed Job Description And Main 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

qualification

Essential Criteria

  • Good general education GCSE in English, Maths and Biology

Desirable criteria

  • ECDL

Experience

Essential criteria

  • Experience of team working in a busy working environment.

Desirable criteria

  • Laboratory experience

Skills

Essential criteria

  • Good keyboard skills
  • Manual dexterity
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work as a team
  • Ability to follow directions

Desirable criteria

  • Ability to speak Welsh
  • Knowledge of data Information Management Systems

Personal qualities

Essential Criteria

  • Dependable Punctual Numerate Enthusiastic

Other Relevant Requirements

Essential criteria

  • Ability to work between hours 7am – 7 pm Monday to Friday
  • Available to working on weekend and bank holiday rota
  • Ability to manual handle and transfer equipment weighing over 10kg.

Desirable criteria

  • Ability to travel between sites at times required to meet service needs
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