Medical Laboratory Assistant

The University Hospital of North Midlands, Mid Cheshire and East Cheshire NHS Trusts are working collaboratively to form a Pathology network in line with a NHSI directive. Medical Laboratory Assistant - Haematology Band 3 – 1.0 WTE / 37.5 hours (7-day working) Macclesfield District General Hospital Permanent Position The post will be based in Haematology at Macclesfield District General Hospital as a Medical Laboratory Assistant. The position is permanent and full-time. The successful candidate will be expected to work core hours and late shifts at present. However, they may be required to work a 24/7 shift rota in the future. University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across four main sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent, County Hospital in Stafford, Leighton Hospital in Crewe, and Macclesfield District Hospital in Cheshire. We are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching, and research. All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM, and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM creates and encourages a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return, we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by our staff, patients, and carers, and that unite us as a Trust. At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, we know that investing in, supporting, and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve. A post for a permanent, full-time, Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) is available in the Haematology Department based at Macclesfield District General Hospital. Participation in any form of extended working day may be required in the future. The MLA’s role is to support Biomedical Scientists within the Haematology & Blood Transfusion Department. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, well-motivated, possess excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, and be committed to the provision of a high-quality laboratory service. Data inputting skills and attention to detail are essential for this role. Full training will be given for this post. The Haematology & Blood Transfusion Laboratory is equipped with two Beckman Coulter DxH 900 FBC analysers, two Werfen ACL Top 350 coagulation analysers, and Starrsed Auto Compact ESR analyser. Blood Transfusion is equipped with one Bio-Rad IH-1000 blood group analyser. LIMS is provided by Clinisys Winpath system. The laboratory is ISO 15189 accredited and approved as a training laboratory for both HCPC Registration and Specialist portfolios. Continuous professional development is actively encouraged and attendance at appropriate internal and external courses is supported. This post is based at Macclesfield District General Hospital and cross-site working may be a requirement. For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

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