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Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Medical Laboratory Assistant

The closing date is 08 November 2026

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Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic, reliable and motivated individual?

Would you like to join our small, friendly Microbiology team at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board?

If so, this is the ideal opportunity for you!

As part of our Microbiology Laboratory team, you will play a vital role in ensuring high standards of patient care through the accurate and timely processing of clinical specimens.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who: -

• Shares our values
• Is passionate about their work
• Has a good standard of general education
• Has strong written and verbal communication skills
• Has a keen attention to detail
• Has a willingness to learn new tasks
• Has a flexible approach to the service
• Can work both independently and as part of a team
• Has confidence using IT systems (desirable)

We are a small, close-knit and supportive team with a strong emphasis on working together and supporting one another. We value an inclusive working environment where staff are encouraged to develop their skills, share their knowledge and contribute to the continued development of the service.

Main duties of the job

Your main responsibilities will include preparation, labelling, data entry of confidential information, processing of clinical specimens, maintaining and operating instrumentation all of which require a careful and methodical approach.

You will be required to handle clinical specimens including urine, faeces, sputum, blood, tissue samples, CSF in accordance with directorate Health and Safety protocols and Standard Operating Procedures.

You will be required to complete required documentation to a good standard with attention to detail.

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 improve

o We treat everyone with respect

o 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.

Details

Date posted

04 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£26,813 to £27,890 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

110-ACS196-1126

Job locations

Royal Glamorgan Hospital

Llantrisant

CF72 8XR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you ready to join a passionate and professional team?

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.

Applicants who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals will require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa unless they already hold permission to work via another route. Prospective applicants should self-assess their eligibility for sponsorship by visiting the UK Governments Work in the UK guidance. For eligible candidates the Health and Care Visa offers reduced application costs and exempts payment of the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Unfortunately due to high numbers of applicants and anonymised applications we will not be able to provide feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you ready to join a passionate and professional team?

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.

Applicants who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals will require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa unless they already hold permission to work via another route. Prospective applicants should self-assess their eligibility for sponsorship by visiting the UK Governments Work in the UK guidance. For eligible candidates the Health and Care Visa offers reduced application costs and exempts payment of the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Unfortunately due to high numbers of applicants and anonymised applications we will not be able to provide feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent
• English and Mathematics GCSE or equivalent

Desirable

• IBMS Certificate of Achievement

Experience

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure
• Working with an IT system (preferably TrakCare Lab Enterprise)

Desirable

• Experience of working in a clinical laboratory

Skills

Essential

• Work as part of a team
• Adaptable and flexible approach to work
• Ability to prioritise own work
• Good documentation skills

Values

Essential

• Motivated
• Keen to learn new skliis

Desirable

• Positivity

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent
• English and Mathematics GCSE or equivalent

Desirable

• IBMS Certificate of Achievement

Experience

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure
• Working with an IT system (preferably TrakCare Lab Enterprise)

Desirable

• Experience of working in a clinical laboratory

Skills

Essential

• Work as part of a team
• Adaptable and flexible approach to work
• Ability to prioritise own work
• Good documentation skills

Values

Essential

• Motivated
• Keen to learn new skliis

Desirable

• Positivity

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).

Additional information

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

Llantrisant

CF72 8XR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Royal Glamorgan Hospital

Llantrisant

CF72 8XR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Biomedical Scientist

Nathan Sutton

[email protected]

01443443074

Details

Date posted

04 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£26,813 to £27,890 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

110-ACS196-1126

Job locations

Royal Glamorgan Hospital

Llantrisant

CF72 8XR

United Kingdom

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