Blood Sciences Medical Laboratory Technician

Job overview

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to fill a Band 3 Technician post within the Haematology Section of the Blood Science Department at Withybush General Hospital. The post is part time for 22.5 hours per week. Cover is required for Friday plus 2 additional days from Monday to Thursday.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a wide range of duties to include data entry into the laboratory computer system, handling and processing samples, loading and unloading samples from the Blood Sciences analysers. Full training will be provided upon commencement. This will provide an interesting job for the successful candidate in all aspects of laboratory work.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be required to be flexible to the needs of the service and to undertake a wide range of duties appropriate to the section as listed:

Sample handing including preparation, safe packaging for referral, storage and disposal.

Technical and analytical including preventative maintenance of laboratory analysers in readiness for sample analysis.

Service improvement to include awareness of developments within the laboratory and review/update of laboratory documentation.

Communication of results, responding to enquiries and effective teamworking.

Stock control of laboratory reagents and consumables.

Personal and people development including training of staff as required and participation in the PADR process.

Information processing to include input of demographics and results onto LIMS and maintenance of laboratory records.

Compliance with all relevant Health and Safety Regulations.

Quality including data collection, compliance with SOPs and performance of departmental audits

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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.

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 28/01/2025.