Job summary
- Main area
- Medical Biochemistry and Immunology - Specimen Reception
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent: Shift Working
- Hours
- Part time
- Job ref
- 001-ACS048-0525
- Employer
- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital of Wales
- Town
- Cardiff
- Salary
- £23,970 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Medical Laboratory Assistant
Band 2
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
Blood Sciences Specimen Reception at Cardiff and Vale UHB is looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals 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.
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
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
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good general education
Experience
Essential criteria
- Team Working
- Evidence of working under pressure
Desirable criteria
- NHS Experience/Dealing with public
- Working unsocial hours
Skills
Essential criteria
- IT literate
- Evidence of Communication skills
- Evidence of ability to perform repetitive tasks
Desirable criteria
- Ability to prioritise work
Special Knowledge
Desirable criteria
- Health & Safety
- Understanding of C& V values
- Knowledge of Basic Medical Terminology
Personal qualities
Essential criteria
- Sympathetic and understanding
- Flexible approach to work
- Good Interpersonal skills
- Punctual & Reliable
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of interest in HealthCare
Other
Essential criteria
- Participation in working shifts
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dilek Saridas
- Job title
- Specimen Reception Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02921 842805
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