Associate Practitioner (Blood Transfusion)

The Department of Laboratory Haematology (Blood Transfusion) is looking to appoint anenthusiastic andmotivated Associate Practitioner to support the delivery of services within our exciting University Health Board.

The role is within the Blood Transfusion Laboratory at the University Hospital of Wales and will support the existing staff to provide a first class service., The Haematology and Transfusion Laboratory provides a diagnostic service for the City of Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan and provides tertiary services for the larger population of South Wales and beyond. The department is seeking to expand the team of Associate Practitioners to provide a service within the hours of 08:00 to 20:00, with the possibility of night work, in the Blood Transfusion Laboratory. The post will be primarily at the University Hospital of Wales which has many specialities and is the designated Major Trauma Centre for Wales.Support will be provided to individuals to develop skills and knowledge of the appropriate sections within the Blood Transfusion laboratory. In return we expect a commitment to deliver against high standards within our Quality Management System.

Previous experience of working in the NHS would be an advantage, The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.