Applications are invited for the post of Medical Laboratory Assistant to work in the Blood Sciences department at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro.
It's an exciting time with a new Blood Sciences laboratory open covering haematology, blood transfusion and clinical chemistry. The job purpose is to provide laboratory, clerical & data entry support and reception cover as part of a laboratory team.
No previous experience required as full training will be provided.
Main duties of the job
The receipt of samples from within the hospital and surrounding GP practices. Sample preparation, request data entry and presentation for analysis as appropriate. To support the specific and technical and clerical duties alongside Biomedical Scientists as part of a team to facilitate the smooth running of the service. This is a full time post working 37.5 hours per week. A flexible attitude to working hours is essential. The hours are currently within a framework of 08.00-20.00 including weekend & Bank Holiday working. These arrangements are subject to continuing review. Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Work health assessments Criminal record check standards Right to work checks Person Specification
Qualifications
CSE / GCSE in 4 subjects including Math's, Science and English at grade 4 and above. Recent educational achievements relating to laboratory services. EDCL Experience
Keyboard, clerical. Previous laboratory experience Experience of using analysers Skills
Must be precise, methodical and dextrous Must have the ability to work with human fluid and tissue Flexible and adaptable Must be able to work under pressure. Previous experience of following written protocols / policies Ability to prioritise 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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The receipt of samples from within the hospital and surrounding GP practices. Sample preparation, request data entry and presentation for analysis as appropriate. To support the specific and technical and clerical duties alongside Biomedical Scientists as part of a team to facilitate the smooth running of the service. This is a full time post working 37.5 hours per week. A flexible attitude to working hours is essential. The hours are currently within a framework of 08.00-20.00 including weekend & Bank Holiday working. These arrangements are subject to continuing review. Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Work health assessments Criminal record check standards Right to work checks Person Specification
Qualifications
CSE / GCSE in 4 subjects including Math's, Science and English at grade 4 and above. Recent educational achievements relating to laboratory services. EDCL Experience
Keyboard, clerical. Previous laboratory experience Experience of using analysers Skills
Must be precise, methodical and dextrous Must have the ability to work with human fluid and tissue Flexible and adaptable Must be able to work under pressure. Previous experience of following written protocols / policies Ability to prioritise 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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