Job summary
- Main area
- Haematology Laboratory (Blood Transfusion)
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 001-ACS047-0525
- Employer
- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park
- Town
- Cardiff
- Salary
- £26,928 - £29,551 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Associate Practitioner (Blood Transfusion)
Band 4
WHO WE ARE:
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.
We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:
· We are kind and caring
· We are respectful
· We have trust and integrity
· We take personal responsibility
OUR REGION:
Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed
Job overview
The Department of Laboratory Haematology (Blood Transfusion) is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Associate Practitioner to support the delivery of services within our exciting University Health Board.
The role is within the Blood Transfusion Laboratory at the University Hospital of Wales and will support the existing staff to provide a first class service.
Previous experience of working in the NHS would be an advantage
Please check current UK Government visa rules before applying, if applicable
Main duties of the job
The Haematology and Transfusion Laboratory provides a diagnostic service for the City of Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan and provides tertiary services for the larger population of South Wales and beyond.
The department is seeking to expand the team of Associate Practitioners to provide a service within the hours of 08:00 to 20:00, with the possibility of night work, in the Blood Transfusion Laboratory. The post will be primarily at the University Hospital of Wales which has many specialities and is the designated Major Trauma Centre for Wales.
Support will be provided to individuals to develop skills and knowledge of the appropriate sections within the Blood Transfusion laboratory. In return we expect a commitment to deliver against high standards within our Quality Management System.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is “Caring for People, Keeping People Well”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population’s health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
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.
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Person specification
Special Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Previous experience and knowledge of a LIMS
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of Laboratory procedures
- Knowledge of WLIMS
Experience
Essential criteria
- Sufficient laboratory experience, particularly in BTL
- Experience working in NHS
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Higher National Certificate in Med Lab Sciences or an applied Biological Science or Foundation Degree or NVQ level 3 in science related subjects
Desirable criteria
- Science Degree
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sue Lawless
- Job title
- Haematology, Transfusion & Phleb Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02920 744202
- Additional information
Sue Lawless
Haematology, Transfusion & Phleb Service Manager
02920 744202
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