Job overview

Are you an enthusiastic, reliable and motivated individual?

Would you like to join our small, friendly Microbiology team at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board?

If so, this is the ideal opportunity for you!

As part of our Microbiology Laboratory team, you will play a vital role in ensuring high standards of patient care through the accurate and timely processing of clinical specimens.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who: -

• Shares our values 
• Is passionate about their work
• Has a good standard of general education
• Has strong written and verbal communication skills
• Has a keen attention to detail
• Has a willingness to learn new tasks
• Has a flexible approach to the service
• Can work both independently and as part of a team
• Has confidence using IT systems (desirable)

We are a small, close-knit and supportive team with a strong emphasis on working together and supporting one another.  We value an inclusive working environment where staff are encouraged to develop their skills, share their knowledge and contribute to the continued development of the service.

Main duties of the job

Your main responsibilities will include preparation, labelling, data entry of confidential information, processing of clinical specimens, maintaining and operating instrumentation all of which require a careful and methodical approach. 

You will be required to handle clinical specimens including urine, faeces, sputum, blood, tissue samples, CSF in accordance with directorate Health and Safety protocols and Standard Operating Procedures. 

You will be required to complete required documentation to a good standard with attention to detail.

Working for our organisation

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

•              We listen, learn, and improve

•              We treat everyone with respect

•              We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.