Medical Laboratory Assistant - Clinical Chemistry (Band 2)
NHS AfC: Band 2
Be part of our future landscape At Airedale, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. We actively encourage applications irrespective of people’s age, lived experience of living with a disability or long-term conditions, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. Increasing our diversity and supporting our organisation to be more inclusive is a key priority here at Airedale. Our teams are at the centre of how we work towards this. We appreciate all people may have diverse and individual needs and we pride ourselves on supporting all people to thrive and flourish at work. We have frameworks in place that support reasonable adjustments and flexible working for colleagues throughout their working lives, starting at recruitment. These are exciting times for Airedale. We have the once-in-a-career opportunity to be involved in the planning and building of a completely new hospital here on our Steeton site by 2030. By joining us now, you’ll be a key part of our journey over the next few years, with the chance to input into a state-of-the-art, modern healthcare facility that will deliver care to our communities for decades to come. We are also on the journey to a new electronic patient record, part of our wider ambition for our digital future – a future that builds on our significant telemedicine and digital care success. Ultimately, what makes Airedale special is our people. Not just our staff, but our volunteers, patients, visitors, and wider population who make up the Airedale family. This is a Trust that sits at the heart of our community, and our communities are very proud of their Trust. Job Overview
Applications are invited for a full-time Medical Laboratory Assistant (Agenda for Change Band 2) in Clinical Chemistry based at Airedale General Hospital. The department operates a 24/7 service. There is a requirement for flexible working within this role with core working hours between 8am and 8pm. The main hours of the role will include rotation between 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm, and 12pm-8pm shifts, and may include weekend working to meet service delivery requirements. Opportunities for personal development are strongly supported; however, please note this post may not be suitable for individuals with Biomedical Science degrees as there is
no progression to Biomedical Scientist grade. This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list. If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK, we welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation. Main Duties of the Job
Medical Laboratory Assistants are a key staff group, working alongside Biomedical Scientists to ensure the smooth running of the pathology department. The primary duties of this role will involve answering telephone queries from users, locating samples, maintaining outstanding worklists, and general housekeeping duties, including cleaning and disposal of laboratory waste. The successful candidate will be required to work in all sections within the chemistry department, including the automated and manual sections of the Clinical Chemistry laboratories. There may be the requirement to work in other sections of the Blood Sciences Laboratory such as Haematology, Blood Transfusion, and Central Separating (sample reception), subject to the needs of the service. Our staff surveys tell us that we are one of the best Trusts to work for in the country. Staff benefits include a children's day nursery, subsidised restaurant facilities, cyber café, and discounts at local leisure facilities. Working for Our Organisation
We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us, and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College, and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future. We want to attract staff who embrace our ‘Right Care’ behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care, and working together for patients – we want to make these part of our DNA. Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
For full details of this job vacancy, please see the attached full job description and person specification. Person Specification
Qualifications
Experience
Experience of following SOPs Previous laboratory experience Knowledge
Organisational skills Team player and able to work with a minimum of supervision Ability to prioritise work and work effectively under pressure Health and safety legislation COSHH We are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. NOTE: This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient suitable applications are received. If you are offered a position which requires you to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, Airedale NHS Foundation Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £41.90, Standard £21.90, or Basic £21.90) from your first full month's salary. This is a condition of your employment. In applying for a post that requires a DBS check, you are confirming that you have read and understood the DBS Privacy Policy for Enhanced and Standard Checks (Click here for the privacy policy). This post will require a submission for Disclosure to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
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NHS AfC: Band 2
Be part of our future landscape At Airedale, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. We actively encourage applications irrespective of people’s age, lived experience of living with a disability or long-term conditions, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. Increasing our diversity and supporting our organisation to be more inclusive is a key priority here at Airedale. Our teams are at the centre of how we work towards this. We appreciate all people may have diverse and individual needs and we pride ourselves on supporting all people to thrive and flourish at work. We have frameworks in place that support reasonable adjustments and flexible working for colleagues throughout their working lives, starting at recruitment. These are exciting times for Airedale. We have the once-in-a-career opportunity to be involved in the planning and building of a completely new hospital here on our Steeton site by 2030. By joining us now, you’ll be a key part of our journey over the next few years, with the chance to input into a state-of-the-art, modern healthcare facility that will deliver care to our communities for decades to come. We are also on the journey to a new electronic patient record, part of our wider ambition for our digital future – a future that builds on our significant telemedicine and digital care success. Ultimately, what makes Airedale special is our people. Not just our staff, but our volunteers, patients, visitors, and wider population who make up the Airedale family. This is a Trust that sits at the heart of our community, and our communities are very proud of their Trust. Job Overview
Applications are invited for a full-time Medical Laboratory Assistant (Agenda for Change Band 2) in Clinical Chemistry based at Airedale General Hospital. The department operates a 24/7 service. There is a requirement for flexible working within this role with core working hours between 8am and 8pm. The main hours of the role will include rotation between 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm, and 12pm-8pm shifts, and may include weekend working to meet service delivery requirements. Opportunities for personal development are strongly supported; however, please note this post may not be suitable for individuals with Biomedical Science degrees as there is
no progression to Biomedical Scientist grade. This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list. If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK, we welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation. Main Duties of the Job
Medical Laboratory Assistants are a key staff group, working alongside Biomedical Scientists to ensure the smooth running of the pathology department. The primary duties of this role will involve answering telephone queries from users, locating samples, maintaining outstanding worklists, and general housekeeping duties, including cleaning and disposal of laboratory waste. The successful candidate will be required to work in all sections within the chemistry department, including the automated and manual sections of the Clinical Chemistry laboratories. There may be the requirement to work in other sections of the Blood Sciences Laboratory such as Haematology, Blood Transfusion, and Central Separating (sample reception), subject to the needs of the service. Our staff surveys tell us that we are one of the best Trusts to work for in the country. Staff benefits include a children's day nursery, subsidised restaurant facilities, cyber café, and discounts at local leisure facilities. Working for Our Organisation
We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us, and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College, and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future. We want to attract staff who embrace our ‘Right Care’ behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care, and working together for patients – we want to make these part of our DNA. Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
For full details of this job vacancy, please see the attached full job description and person specification. Person Specification
Qualifications
Experience
Experience of following SOPs Previous laboratory experience Knowledge
Organisational skills Team player and able to work with a minimum of supervision Ability to prioritise work and work effectively under pressure Health and safety legislation COSHH We are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. NOTE: This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient suitable applications are received. If you are offered a position which requires you to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, Airedale NHS Foundation Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £41.90, Standard £21.90, or Basic £21.90) from your first full month's salary. This is a condition of your employment. In applying for a post that requires a DBS check, you are confirming that you have read and understood the DBS Privacy Policy for Enhanced and Standard Checks (Click here for the privacy policy). This post will require a submission for Disclosure to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
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