Job summary
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
Leighton
Permanent Position
Main duties of the job
The post will be based in Haematology at Leighton Hospital as a Medical Laboratory Assistant. The position is permanent and full-time. This is an interesting and important job, previous experience in this field is not essential as full training will be given
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country.
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 create and encourage 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 or 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A post for a permanent, full-time, Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) is available in the Haematology Department based at Leighton Hospital. Participation in any form of extended working day may be required in the future.
The MLAs 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 3 Beckman Coulter DxH 800 FBC analysers, Werfen ACL Top 550 coagulation analysers and Starrsed Auto Compact ESR analyser. Blood Transfusion is equipped with one Bio-Rad IH-1000 and IH-500 blood group analysers. LIMS is provided by 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.
For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A post for a permanent, full-time, Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) is available in the Haematology Department based at Leighton Hospital. Participation in any form of extended working day may be required in the future.
The MLAs 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 3 Beckman Coulter DxH 800 FBC analysers, Werfen ACL Top 550 coagulation analysers and Starrsed Auto Compact ESR analyser. Blood Transfusion is equipped with one Bio-Rad IH-1000 and IH-500 blood group analysers. LIMS is provided by 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.
For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of Education demonstrated by GCSE grades A-C in Maths, English and a Science subject
- Relevant NVQ level 2 or equivalent. A suitable Apprenticeship such as Clinical Laboratory Support. The IBMS Certificate of Achievement.
- Basic level of theoretical technical knowledge of the role
- Awareness of Health and Safety matters.
- Understanding the importance of confidentiality and data quality
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 in Clinical Laboratory Support
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experiance
Essential
- Familiarity with IT systems
- Experience of Data Entry
- Experience of working in a team and alone
- Experience of demonstrating tasks to others
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a Laboratory environment
- Experience of working within the NHS
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Professional personal presentation and manner
- Prepared to work flexibly including participating in weekend and other out of hours rotas as necessary
- To participate in a shift pattern if required to do so by the relevant department
- Ability and willingness to fulfil the travel requirements of the post and where necessary on rare occasion may reasonably be asked to work at another site where the Trust has responsibility for Pathology services
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of Education demonstrated by GCSE grades A-C in Maths, English and a Science subject
- Relevant NVQ level 2 or equivalent. A suitable Apprenticeship such as Clinical Laboratory Support. The IBMS Certificate of Achievement.
- Basic level of theoretical technical knowledge of the role
- Awareness of Health and Safety matters.
- Understanding the importance of confidentiality and data quality
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 in Clinical Laboratory Support
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experiance
Essential
- Familiarity with IT systems
- Experience of Data Entry
- Experience of working in a team and alone
- Experience of demonstrating tasks to others
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a Laboratory environment
- Experience of working within the NHS
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Professional personal presentation and manner
- Prepared to work flexibly including participating in weekend and other out of hours rotas as necessary
- To participate in a shift pattern if required to do so by the relevant department
- Ability and willingness to fulfil the travel requirements of the post and where necessary on rare occasion may reasonably be asked to work at another site where the Trust has responsibility for Pathology services
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).
