Medical Laboratory Assistant (Higher Level) - Pathology
We are recruiting for a Medical Laboratory Assistant (Higher Level) who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients. The Lister Hospital Blood Sciences Department in Pathology is looking for an enthusiastic individual to work in Pathology Services within the East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust. Duties will include receipting of samples, inputting pathology requests on a computer system and supporting the Biomedical Scientists. The role will involve the handling of pathology samples such as blood and urine. At the heart of everything we do are our core values:
Include, Respect, and Improve . We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us. Main duties of the job
Perform a number of healthcare science clinical/technical/scientific activities under supervision, e.g. performs standard biochemical/haematological tests. Maintain clinical records in relation to activities carried out. Demonstrate own duties to new or less experienced employees. Work flexibly in reflection of service needs which may include an extended working day and/or participation in delivery of a 24 hour, 7 days per week service. The work of the service brings staff into constant contact with human body fluids, tissues and hazardous chemicals. This may include blood, pus, urine, faeces, and respiratory secretions. About us
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now. We run the following hospitals: The Lister Hospital, Stevenage New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City Hertford County, Hertford We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda. We understand that finding and starting a new job is an important life decision. If you need reasonable adjustments for a disability, or a life event, such as menopause - so that we can consider your application fairly & to get the best out of you during the selection process, please let us know. We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen. Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role. Person Specification
Qualifications
GCSE Maths, English and Science (A-C) or equivalent Appropriate NVQ 3/diploma or equivalent Additional theoretical or applied training to diploma equivalent level Working towards a foundation degree or equivalent Previous MLA experience in a Blood Sciences Lab Previous supervisory/training experience Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS Biomedical Laboratory Skills/Knowledge required
High level of accuracy and attention to detail Demonstrable interpersonal skills - ability to work alone and as part of a team. Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time Manual dexterity appropriate to activities associated with post Willingness to undertake cross training to extend skill set to deliver role Ability to organise and allocate work to less experienced staff to meet needs of the service Knowledge of Pathology IT systems Knowledge of Pathology Quality systems Knowledge
Demonstrable knowledge of a range of routine and non-routine healthcare science duties Knowledge of Pathology IT systems Knowledge of Quality Management Systems Knowledge/performance of Risk Assessments Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata
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We are recruiting for a Medical Laboratory Assistant (Higher Level) who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients. The Lister Hospital Blood Sciences Department in Pathology is looking for an enthusiastic individual to work in Pathology Services within the East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust. Duties will include receipting of samples, inputting pathology requests on a computer system and supporting the Biomedical Scientists. The role will involve the handling of pathology samples such as blood and urine. At the heart of everything we do are our core values:
Include, Respect, and Improve . We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us. Main duties of the job
Perform a number of healthcare science clinical/technical/scientific activities under supervision, e.g. performs standard biochemical/haematological tests. Maintain clinical records in relation to activities carried out. Demonstrate own duties to new or less experienced employees. Work flexibly in reflection of service needs which may include an extended working day and/or participation in delivery of a 24 hour, 7 days per week service. The work of the service brings staff into constant contact with human body fluids, tissues and hazardous chemicals. This may include blood, pus, urine, faeces, and respiratory secretions. About us
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now. We run the following hospitals: The Lister Hospital, Stevenage New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City Hertford County, Hertford We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda. We understand that finding and starting a new job is an important life decision. If you need reasonable adjustments for a disability, or a life event, such as menopause - so that we can consider your application fairly & to get the best out of you during the selection process, please let us know. We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen. Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role. Person Specification
Qualifications
GCSE Maths, English and Science (A-C) or equivalent Appropriate NVQ 3/diploma or equivalent Additional theoretical or applied training to diploma equivalent level Working towards a foundation degree or equivalent Previous MLA experience in a Blood Sciences Lab Previous supervisory/training experience Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS Biomedical Laboratory Skills/Knowledge required
High level of accuracy and attention to detail Demonstrable interpersonal skills - ability to work alone and as part of a team. Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time Manual dexterity appropriate to activities associated with post Willingness to undertake cross training to extend skill set to deliver role Ability to organise and allocate work to less experienced staff to meet needs of the service Knowledge of Pathology IT systems Knowledge of Pathology Quality systems Knowledge
Demonstrable knowledge of a range of routine and non-routine healthcare science duties Knowledge of Pathology IT systems Knowledge of Quality Management Systems Knowledge/performance of Risk Assessments Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata
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