Medical Laboratory Assistant

2 weeks ago


Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, United Kingdom Hywel Dda University Health Board Full time

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to fill a permanent part time Band 2 Medical Laboratory Assistant post within the Pathology Reception section team of the Blood Science Department at Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen.


The part time post will be 25 hours per week with a working pattern of Monday to Friday 3pm to 8pm initially but may change with future service developments.


Flexibility around these hours may be required at times, and there is a requirement to participate on the weekday evening, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday rota (there is extra remuneration for staff on this rota).

It is essential that the post holder has excellent written and verbal communication skills, keyboard and computer skill, good attention to detail and the ability to work as part of a team as well as working alone and using their own initiative

Full in-house training will be provided upon commencement under the direction of the Pathology Reception Team Leader.

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


Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties.

Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales.

We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals:
Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;

Seven community hospitals:
Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

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 mínimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 15/03/23

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