# Associate Practitioner - Haematology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/associate-practitioner-haematology/69acf090-e582-4803-b004-a39c8aa58a0c - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/associate-practitioner-haematology/69acf090-e582-4803-b004-a39c8aa58a0c.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board - **Location:** Royal Glamorgan Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,819 - £31,626 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday- Friday 9-5) - **Closing date:** 2026-08-25T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-18T10:40:51.768Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merthyr_Tydfil/Pontyclun/Cwm_Taf_Morgannwg_University_Health_Board/Haematology/Haematology-v8196350 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8196350?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://ctmuhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview 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 ### 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. ### Applicant requirements Welsh language skills are desirable ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working in a laboratory - Experience of working with data management **Desirable** - Experience of working in NHS pathology ### Qualifications **Essential** - Minimum level 4 Science Qualification ### 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 ## Documents - [jdps english (pdf, 872.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10501673) - [sdmp cymraeg (pdf, 768.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10547254) - [oh form - ig ffurflen (pdf, 648.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10502243) - [welsh language guidance (pdf, 300.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2974) - [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 322.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2845) - [ctmuhb staff benefits guide 2026 (pdf, 1.5mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3057) - [ctmuhb staff benefits guide 2026 (pdf, 529.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3058) - [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 404.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1634) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.