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Job summary

Main area
Blood Sciences
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 30 hours per week (Office hours 9am – 5pm, Monday - Friday)
Job ref
100-AC311-1025
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Bronglais General Hospital
Town
Aberystwyth
Salary
£25,313 - £26,999 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/11/2025 23:59
Interview date
18/11/2025

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Administrative Assistant Point of Care Testing

Band 3

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]

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Job overview

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual who is organised, computer literate and has the ability to communicate with all levels of staff for the post of Administrative Assistance Point of Care Testing, to work within the Blood Sciences POCT team at Bronglais General Hospital.

Working alongside the POCT Coordinator and team you will be required to support the day to day running of the service by providing POCT administrative, clerical and general duties.

The role will include interacting with staff of all grades in all areas of the Health Board including manufacturers.

This is a permanent position, 30 hours per week over 5 days.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of a team to support the following duties in accordance to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs):

Act as first point of contact for POCT related enquiries.

Assist with the record keeping of all POCT equipment, location, lead contacts and trained users.

Monitor and document POCT consumables and reagent levels. 

To process POCT Certificates of Competence and/or training Checklists and issue/update POCT user barcodes across the Health Board.

To ensure that own workload is managed effectively.

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

Working for our organisation

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

Detailed job description and main 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. 

Interviews will be held on 18/11/2025

Person specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent or equivalent level knowledge of POCT duties
Desirable criteria
  • IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part 1
  • GCSE Maths and / or Science

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working in a clinical laboratory or using POCT equipment in a clinical area.
  • Able to show some knowledge and understanding of POCT
  • Computer literate and good keyboard skills
  • Ability to organise own time effectively and work to schedules and deadlines
  • Ability to build effective relationships with laboratory and non-laboratory staff
  • Ability to adhere to policies & procedures
Desirable criteria
  • Familiar with other IT database and laboratory IT systems
  • Knowledge of quality management systems
  • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing/ Laboratory Practice

Language Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegDisability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Darran Rees-Mclaren
Job title
POCT Coordinator
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01554 781055
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