Medical Laboratory Assistant - Cardiff, United Kingdom - Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
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Cardiff, United Kingdom

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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.


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.

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.

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.


Cardiff and Vale University Health Boardis 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.
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