Medical Laboratory Assistant

Job overview

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 team of the Blood Science Department at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli.

The post will be 20 hours per week with a working pattern of Monday to Friday 1pm to 5pm.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be based at Prince Philip Hospital and will be required to undertake a wide range of duties appropriate to the post and job description to include receiving and handling samples, entry of patient details into the Laboratory’s computer system and transport of samples to laboratory areas. They will also act as first point of contact for Patients and Nursing / Medical staff both face to face and by telephone enquiries.

It is essential that the post holder has excellent written and verbal communication skills, keyboard and computer skills, 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.

Interviews will be held on 17/12/2025

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences.  In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

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