Pre-Analytical Supervisor Healthcare Support Worker- INTERNAL

Equal Opportunities

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics, including disabled and neurodiverse candidates, and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity within the Cellular Pathology Department for a Healthcare Support Worker, Band 3, Pre‑analytical Supervisor. Permanent 37.5 hour post, working Monday to Friday 08.30–17.00 with a 1‑hour unpaid lunch.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Reception Team Leader with the day‑to‑day operation and supervision of the pre‑analytical area, ensuring efficient service provision by utilising staff and resources appropriately.
• Receive, unpack, check and register samples and undertake clerical duties as necessary.
• Provide technical and preparatory support to the pre‑analytical area of the department.
• Coordinate with Health Board departments to ensure effective and timely throughput to the next laboratory section.

Essential Qualifications

• Education to NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience of using different software packages.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure.
• Problem‑solving abilities.

Desirable Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Previous pathology laboratory experience.
• Welsh Language Skills level 1 in understanding, speaking, reading, writing.
• Planning and organising skills in a workplace setting.

Our Organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi‑award‑winning NHS organisation serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We promote a healthy work‑life balance and offer opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities, including paid mandatory training, in‑house programmes and professional development pathways. Flexible working is supported and occupational health support is available.