# Medical Laboratory Assistant

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- **Location:** Ysbyty Gwynedd
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Medical laboratory assistant
- **Grade:** Band 3
- **Salary:** £26,813 - £27,890 per annum
- **Contract type:** Permanent: Shifts on a Rota system
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Includes Shift Pattern on a Rota System)
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-15T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-10-01T11:40:41.467Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/Bangor/Betsi_Cadwaladr_University_Health_Board/Blood_Sciences/Blood_Sciences-v8314006
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8314006?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://bcuhb.nhs.wales

## Job Content

### Job overview

As a laboratory support worker in blood Sciences the post holder is working under supervision of qualified scientists for the delegated tasks required for the delivery of a fit-for-purpose, 24/7 medical laboratory service analysing and reporting on blood, urine, faeces and other body materials to achieve the objectives of efficient and effective patient care, and effective resource management within the hospital.

### Main duties of the job

As part of our ongoing service , the Blood Sciences Department in Ysbyty Gwynedd is looking to appoint a part time band 3 Medical Laboratory Assistant.

This is a key role in the organisation, complementing the expertise of other experienced Scientists & Science Assistants and will be part of a fast paced laboratory diagnostics service. The successful candidate will need a basic knowledge of laboratory services and be able to demonstrate a capacity to learn and develop with a drive to deliver an excellent service for the benefit of the community we serve; committed to ensuring that our patients are at the heart of everything we do. With strong team working skills, you will be able to demonstrate the values that are important to us, communicating well; working supportively with colleagues; focusing on delivering a quality service and treating others with respect and dignity. We believe in accountability, but we also believe in shared responsibility - so you’ll have plenty of peer support too.

You’ll also enjoy being part of a close-knit, sociable team, with all the support and training you need to further your skills.

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

### 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

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Welsh language skills are desirable

## Person Specification

### Skills

**Essential**

- Ability to Communicate within the team to deliver effective service
- Ability to work without supervision
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Manual Dexterity
- Basic use of microsoft word and excel

**Desirable**

- Basic Blood Science Techniques
- Welsh Speaker

### Knowledge

**Essential**

- Basic Health & Safety
- Basic knowledge of the role

**Desirable**

- Quality Control and Assurance

### Qualifications and Experience

**Essential**

- GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
- Ability to work in a team
- Experience with computer systems

**Desirable**

- Laboratory Experience
- Problem solving
- Willingness to learn

## Documents

- [jd/ds (pdf, 200.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10659913)
- [ps/mp (pdf, 144.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10659914)
- [oh form (docx, 102.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10659915)
- [values and behaviour framework (pdf, 2.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2937)
- [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 808.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1632)

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