About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate Practitioner within the Haematology and Blood Transfusuion Department at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital.
The post-holder will work alongside biomedical scientisits (BMS's) and medical laboratory assistants (MLA's) who they will support with receiving, resigetering and processing samples as well as maintaining and operating laboratory equipment and analysers.
Main duties of the job
Candidates will need to have minimum Level 4 Science qualification (e.g HNC/HND in a science area) together with experience of working within a laboratory environment. Experience in automated laboratory medicine, specifically Haematology would be advantageous, but not essential. Candidates will require good communication skills, must be computer literate and be able to work flexibly as part of a wider team of scientists within the department.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across specimen reception, haematology, coagulation and blood transfusion . This is a challenging role but one which provides an opportunity for career progression and personal development.
This post is advertised as Welsh Essential. Candidates need to demonstrate Welsh Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. This isn't 'fluency'. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If you're comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our 'Croeso Candidate' booklet below for more information
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improveo We treat everyone with respecto We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
Job description 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
Qualifications Essential
Minimum level 4 Science Qualification
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a laboratory Experience of working with data management
Desirable
Experience of working in NHS pathology
Aptitude and abilities Essential
Ability to organise and prioritise workload Effective communication skills Familiarity with laboratory equipment Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
Welsh language skills Level 3 or above Speaking/Listening Able to adapt to change in a positive way
Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address Royal Glamorgan Hospital
Ynysmaerdy
Pontyclun
CF72 8XR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)