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Job summary

Main area
Cellular Pathology
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Contracted to possibly work 07:00-19:00 over 7 days)
Job ref
050-ACS045-0126
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Ysbyty Glan Clwyd
Town
Rhyl
Salary
£24,833 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/02/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Band 2

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

 

 

Job overview

Looking for a challenge? Are you enthusiastic, hard-working and take the initiative?

We are looking for an individual to join our fast-paced, innovative team.

Main duties of the job

An opportunity has arisen for a an enthusiastic and reliable laboratory support workers to join our busy team in the Cellular Pathology department at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, near Rhyl, in North Wales. Applications are invited from candidates with a keen interest in laboratory work, a desire to develop new key skills and an aim to be part of a committed team who are endeavouring to improve our services in order to deliver the best possible patient care. Some knowledge or experience of laboratory work would be an advantage but is not essential as specific training and competencies to meet the job requirements will be given. If you are enthusiastic, enjoy a challenge are willing to go the extra mile and have an eye for detail then this could be the role you are looking for. 

This is not a biomedical scientist role or a trainee biomedical scientist position.

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

Please note that the salary of this post is below what is needed to be eligible for sponsorship.

 

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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 or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac. 

Person specification

qualification

Essential criteria
  • Good general education GCSE in English, Maths and Biology
Desirable criteria
  • ECDL

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of team working in a busy working environment.
Desirable criteria
  • Laboratory experience

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Good keyboard skills
  • Manual dexterity
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work as a team
  • Ability to follow directions
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to speak Welsh
  • Knowledge of data Information Management Systems

Personal qualities

Essential criteria
  • Dependable Punctual Numerate Enthusiastic

Other Relevant Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work between hours 7am – 7 pm Monday to Friday
  • Available to working on weekend and bank holiday rota
  • Ability to manual handle and transfer equipment weighing over 10kg.
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to travel between sites at times required to meet service needs

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Working ForwardApprenticeships logoDisability confident leaderStonewall Top 100Stop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.hyderus o ran anableddTime to changeStonewall Top 100 EmployersCore principles

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Angela Phillips
Job title
Specialist Service Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03000844866
Additional information

Alison Davies

[email protected]

Amanda Savage 

Amanda [email protected]

03000 844889

 

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