Job summary
Blood Sciences Specimen Reception at Cardiff and Vale UHB is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who shares the organisation's core values and beliefs to join the team. The successful candidate will be expected to join the 24/7 shift rota after suitable training.

The successful candidate will be required to work on either of the UHB sites, University Hospital Llandough or University Hospital of Wales.

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.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be involved in the receipt and checking of specimens, entry of patient and sample details into the laboratory information system, pre-analytical sample preparation and answering general telephone inquiries.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.

Working with other Medical Laboratory Assistants, the successful candidate will play an essential role in the delivery of the laboratory service.

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.

About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Job 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
Other
Essential

• Participation in working shifts
• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Sympathetic and understanding
• Flexible approach to work
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Punctual & Reliable

Desirable

• Evidence of interest in HealthCare

Special Knowledge
Desirable

• Health & Safety
• Understanding of C&V values
• Knowledge of Basic Medical Terminology

Skills
Essential

• IT literate
• Evidence of Communication skills
• Evidence of ability to perform repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail

Desirable

• Ability to prioritise work

Experience
Essential

• Team Working
• Evidence of working under pressure

Desirable

• NHS Experience/Dealing with public
• Working unsocial hours

Qualifications
Essential

• Good general education

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).