Job Description

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to fill a Band 4 Associate Practitioner vacancy within the Blood Sciences Department at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli.



The post is permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week).



This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to join the Blood Science team and work closely alongside the Biomedical Scientists to provide an effective and quality service within Biochemistry, Immunology, Haematology and Blood Transfusion. The introduction of Band 4 posts is a new development within the department to help us start to deliver our workforce plan for the future and, with this in mind, consideration will be given to staff development.



The post holder will be required to perform a range of routine and non-routine tasks, following Standard Operating Procedures and under indirect supervision, to provide technical support to Biomedical Scientists. The tasks will include pre-analytical sample preparation, operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment, use of laboratory information systems, processing samples, instrument calibration and quality control, and the potential for some further analytical and data processing work associated with departmental developments.



Full training and competency assessment will be given in all aspects of the role upon commencement.



We are searching for an individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team as well as working alone and using their own initiative. The ability to maintain concentration whilst performing tasks with speed, accuracy and reproducibility with frequent interruptions is also important. The post would provide a key role within the department to ensure compliance with UKAS standards ISO 15189, the 2005 Blood Safety Quality, and MHRA regulations.



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



Interviews to be held on 12/11/2025



Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.



We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.



We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

Four main hospitals:

Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest

Five community hospitals:

Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire

Two integrated care centres:

Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings



47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers



Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services



You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.



The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.



The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.