Laboratory Healthcare Support Worker - Band 2 - Cellular Pathology

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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Laboratory Healthcare Support Worker - Band 2 - Cellular Pathology

The closing date is 09 November 2026

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Cellular Pathology Department for a Laboratory Healthcare Support Worker, Band 2.

This is a permanent 37.5 hours per week post, worked over Monday to Friday.

We are a busy routine Histology and Diagnostic Cytology department processing 41,000 specimens per year. The HCSW role is primarily to facilitate the throughput of histology and Diagnostic Cytology specimens through the laboratory and on to the reporting consultants.

Main duties of the job

Main duties will include working within specimen reception, undertaking the unpacking, checking and registration steps required for the specimens. The role also includes tissue block and microscope slide filing, the receipt and unpacking of consumables, telephony and general housekeeping duties.

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

Currently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office's criteria. Anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship is therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed.

This post is currently advertised at Band 2. The role is under review within the Health Board as part of a national review and may, in future, progress to Band 3 with an updated job description. If appointed, your manager will ensure you are kept informed and will support you through any changes, including discussing relevant training requirements.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Details

Date posted

06 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£26,300 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-ACS249-1126

Job locations

Royal Gwent Hospital

Cardiff Road

Newport

NP20 2UB

United Kingdom

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.

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

Values

Essential

• Possess good attention to detail
• Possess ability to work under pressure

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of laboratory procedures through on-the-job training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of using computer and microsoft applications

Desirable

• previous office experience
• previous laboratory experience

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 2 or equivalent understanding of a range of routine work procedures included in job description

Desirable

• 5 GCSE's or equivalent, including science subjects

Person Specification

Values

Essential

• Possess good attention to detail
• Possess ability to work under pressure

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of laboratory procedures through on-the-job training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of using computer and microsoft applications

Desirable

• previous office experience
• previous laboratory experience

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 2 or equivalent understanding of a range of routine work procedures included in job description

Desirable

• 5 GCSE's or equivalent, including science subjects

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

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Royal Gwent Hospital

Cardiff Road

Newport

NP20 2UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Royal Gwent Hospital

Cardiff Road

Newport

NP20 2UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Cellular Pathology Operational Manager

Anthony Wilson

[email protected]

01633234133

Details

Date posted

06 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£26,300 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-ACS249-1126

Job locations

Royal Gwent Hospital

Cardiff Road

Newport

NP20 2UB

United Kingdom

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