Job summary
We are seeking to recruit to the post of Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) to be based in the Pre-Analytics department at the Northern General hospital. As an MLA, you play a crucial role in supporting the efficient functioning of the healthcare laboratory by performing many of the pre-analytical procedures on pathological samples.
This also includes tasks such as data input, retrieval, issuing reports and other general laboratory duties. Attention to detail is paramount as you ensure the accuracy of results and maintain the integrity of samples.
Please note, this role will involve working 37.5 core hours spread between 08:00 - 20:00, Monday to Sunday.
Main duties of the job
- To assist scientific staff in laboratory activities.
- Pre-analytical processing of samples to include the receipt, preparation and process.
- To deal with deliveries and distribution of post, distribution and storage of consumables and handling/management of waste within the department.
- To perform duties associated with the Specimen Collection Team which is responsible for the transfer of a wide variety of samples taken around the Trust back to the main laboratory
- To store, retrieve and dispose of biological material according to the relevant procedures.
- Deal with direct queries from medical staff, nursing staff and other service users including telephone enquiries and taking appropriate action as necessary.
- Exchanges information with colleagues and service users, e.g. specimen requirements for laboratory tests.
- Take appropriate action on non-conformity to standard operating procedures, e.g. minimum requirements for specimen acceptance.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes a firm commitment to professional development of it's staff together with the provision of an excellent health and well-being support service.
The department comprises a multi-disciplinary Pre-analytical department including Clinical Chemistry, Immunology, Haematology and Serology and is based at the Northern General providing analytical diagnostic service to inpatients, outpatients, General Practitioners and offering specialist testing to other hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE at Grade 4/C or above in English, Maths and at least one Science subject (or equivalent qualification).
- Willingness to complete an in-house competency package and additional skills training equivalent to A level/NVQ Level 3 or NVQ level 2 with additional short courses.
Desirable
- Science degree or equivalent qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the role of a Medical Laboratory Assistant in a diagnostic laboratory.
- Relevant experience of working in a laboratory environment.
Desirable
- Relevant experience of working in a hospital laboratory environment.
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Evidence of effective time management.
- Effective communication Skills.
- Excellent written and oral Skills.
- Demonstrate a proactive approach to assigned duties and responsibilities
Further Training
Essential
- Experience of using computer systems including data input.
Desirable
- Experience of working with a hospital laboratory LIMS system
- Experience of the pre and post analytical phase of a hospital laboratory.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE at Grade 4/C or above in English, Maths and at least one Science subject (or equivalent qualification).
- Willingness to complete an in-house competency package and additional skills training equivalent to A level/NVQ Level 3 or NVQ level 2 with additional short courses.
Desirable
- Science degree or equivalent qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the role of a Medical Laboratory Assistant in a diagnostic laboratory.
- Relevant experience of working in a laboratory environment.
Desirable
- Relevant experience of working in a hospital laboratory environment.
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Evidence of effective time management.
- Effective communication Skills.
- Excellent written and oral Skills.
- Demonstrate a proactive approach to assigned duties and responsibilities
Further Training
Essential
- Experience of using computer systems including data input.
Desirable
- Experience of working with a hospital laboratory LIMS system
- Experience of the pre and post analytical phase of a hospital laboratory.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
