Main area Microbiology Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent: The main base is St Richards hospital, Chichester. Hours
Full time
Part time
37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday with extra Saturday working on rota) Job ref 279-6750584-JAN25
Employer:
279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type:
NHS Site:
St Richards hospital Town:
Chichester Salary:
£24,071 - £25,674 per annum Salary period:
Yearly Closing:
16/02/2025 23:59 Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant - Microbiology
Band 3
Job overview
The Microbiology Department is looking for Band 3 Senior Medical Laboratory Assistants. The successful candidates will be working alongside other Band 3 Medical Laboratory Assistants, as well as Band 4 Associate Practitioners and Band 2 Medical Laboratory Assistants based at St Richards Hospital, Chichester, supporting the Band 6 and 7 Specialist Biomedical Scientists and reporting to the Microbiology Head Biomedical Scientist. The successful individuals will ideally have worked in a Diagnostic Microbiology laboratory in a Medical Laboratory Assistant or Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant role. Main duties of the job
To work as part of a team in the Microbiology Department, performing a wide range of routine and non-routine clinical, scientific or technical procedures usually under the direction of an appropriately regulated practitioner. The individual will be expected to support the provision of a specialised, diagnostic Microbiology Laboratory service contributing to the clinical care of the patient, to enable diagnosis and subsequent monitoring of the effectiveness of treatment given. They will be expected to be fully competent to undertake routine processing and testing of specimens in the department, performing routine and advanced procedures and investigations as required. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Role Summary The Band 3 SMLA will need to be able to deal with telephone enquiries (seeking scientific advice where required); to undertake manual & automated laboratory investigations as required; perform routine maintenance on instrumentation and undertake first line troubleshooting of malfunctions; use appropriate EQA & IQC; provide routine & non-routine preparation of specimens; undertake work management to ensure reporting of results is conducted in the timeframes; work to ensure ongoing compliance with UKAS ISO 15189, audits, etc.; ensure compliance with the departmental Quality Policy & Manual; contribute to the preparation of SOPs; under supervision participate in the training of new & less experienced personnel; maintain a portfolio of competencies and CPD; and, help evaluate new equipment & methodologies as directed by the Lead Biomedical Scientist. The Band 3 SMLA will be expected to support with preparation of samples, including associated administrative duties. The Microbiology team is based at St Richard's hospital and provides diagnostic testing for a variety of samples types from patients attending Hospitals, Clinics and GP surgeries across West Sussex. In addition, the post-holder will be expected to participate in the Saturday and Bank Holiday rota. Person specification
Experience, Qualifications & skills
NVQ3 or equivalent award, including IBMS Certificates, etc. Good level of Numeracy and English, ideally GCSE Grade C or higher or equivalent. Experience working in a discipline-specific NHS laboratory. Proven ability to correctly and appropriately use relevant Laboratory equipment and documentation procedures. Demonstrable computer keyboard skills to a high standard. Demonstrable ability to communicate well – both written & oral. Proven ability to work to given schedules and rotas and to prioritise urgent and emergency workloads. Demonstrable abilities to use IT, including Windows-based software – in particular Word and Excel. Proven ability to work as part of a team. Experience using relevant laboratory instrumentation utilised within the department. Proven ability to lead, supervise and train subordinate staff. Experience of participating in the testing of equipment. Important information for applicants Flexible Working:
If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager. DBS Checks:
As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975. Skilled Worker Visa:
Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. Closing adverts early:
Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest we may close adverts earlier than specified. UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
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279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type:
NHS Site:
St Richards hospital Town:
Chichester Salary:
£24,071 - £25,674 per annum Salary period:
Yearly Closing:
16/02/2025 23:59 Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant - Microbiology
Band 3
Job overview
The Microbiology Department is looking for Band 3 Senior Medical Laboratory Assistants. The successful candidates will be working alongside other Band 3 Medical Laboratory Assistants, as well as Band 4 Associate Practitioners and Band 2 Medical Laboratory Assistants based at St Richards Hospital, Chichester, supporting the Band 6 and 7 Specialist Biomedical Scientists and reporting to the Microbiology Head Biomedical Scientist. The successful individuals will ideally have worked in a Diagnostic Microbiology laboratory in a Medical Laboratory Assistant or Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant role. Main duties of the job
To work as part of a team in the Microbiology Department, performing a wide range of routine and non-routine clinical, scientific or technical procedures usually under the direction of an appropriately regulated practitioner. The individual will be expected to support the provision of a specialised, diagnostic Microbiology Laboratory service contributing to the clinical care of the patient, to enable diagnosis and subsequent monitoring of the effectiveness of treatment given. They will be expected to be fully competent to undertake routine processing and testing of specimens in the department, performing routine and advanced procedures and investigations as required. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Role Summary The Band 3 SMLA will need to be able to deal with telephone enquiries (seeking scientific advice where required); to undertake manual & automated laboratory investigations as required; perform routine maintenance on instrumentation and undertake first line troubleshooting of malfunctions; use appropriate EQA & IQC; provide routine & non-routine preparation of specimens; undertake work management to ensure reporting of results is conducted in the timeframes; work to ensure ongoing compliance with UKAS ISO 15189, audits, etc.; ensure compliance with the departmental Quality Policy & Manual; contribute to the preparation of SOPs; under supervision participate in the training of new & less experienced personnel; maintain a portfolio of competencies and CPD; and, help evaluate new equipment & methodologies as directed by the Lead Biomedical Scientist. The Band 3 SMLA will be expected to support with preparation of samples, including associated administrative duties. The Microbiology team is based at St Richard's hospital and provides diagnostic testing for a variety of samples types from patients attending Hospitals, Clinics and GP surgeries across West Sussex. In addition, the post-holder will be expected to participate in the Saturday and Bank Holiday rota. Person specification
Experience, Qualifications & skills
NVQ3 or equivalent award, including IBMS Certificates, etc. Good level of Numeracy and English, ideally GCSE Grade C or higher or equivalent. Experience working in a discipline-specific NHS laboratory. Proven ability to correctly and appropriately use relevant Laboratory equipment and documentation procedures. Demonstrable computer keyboard skills to a high standard. Demonstrable ability to communicate well – both written & oral. Proven ability to work to given schedules and rotas and to prioritise urgent and emergency workloads. Demonstrable abilities to use IT, including Windows-based software – in particular Word and Excel. Proven ability to work as part of a team. Experience using relevant laboratory instrumentation utilised within the department. Proven ability to lead, supervise and train subordinate staff. Experience of participating in the testing of equipment. Important information for applicants Flexible Working:
If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager. DBS Checks:
As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975. Skilled Worker Visa:
Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. Closing adverts early:
Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest we may close adverts earlier than specified. UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
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