Laboratory Administration and Support Worker Llantrisant, Monmouthshire, Wales
Job description
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Public Health Wales Screening Division Laboratory, based at Magden Park in Llantrisant. This is a permanent Screening Administrator post.
The successful candidate will participate in rota system covering an extended working day from 7am to 5pm from Monday to Friday, with flexible working patterns supported where possible. We offer a modern, spacious work environment, with the opportunity to become involved in the delivery of improved screening services for the population of Wales.
Candidates will need to be adaptable, enthusiastic, and well-motivated, with good organisational and practical skills. This role involves being part of the Screening Centre Laboratory Support team, supporting the laboratory team with data entry and unpacking samples, as well as supporting the Reception team to cover reception on a regular basis.
Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales'. We play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales.
Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change. We are an organisation that places ourselves at the heart of supporting people, communities, partners, and the Welsh Government in addressing these major challenges and providing solutions for action.
Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Public Health Wales Screening Division Laboratory is based in the Screening Centre, Magden Park, Llantrisant. It provides testing services to two of the key national screening programmes; Cervical Screening Wales and Bowel Screening Wales. It provides a cervical HPV testing and cytology screening service alongside faecal immunochemical testing (FIT) testing for bowel screening. The laboratory works closely with the screening programmes to deliver high quality screening services to the population of Wales. The laboratory also offers an all-Wales Symptomatic FIT testing service. The laboratory is UKAS ISO15189 accredited and IBMS approved for training.
