Job summary
Medical Laboratory Assistant - Blood Sciences
Fixed Term Contract - 12 months
An exciting opportunity has arisen in Blood Sciences within the NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership (ESEL). We are a new organisation, jointly owned by Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. Set up as an arms-length organisation, hosted by Barts Health NHS Trust, we have our own board and governance framework, with each of the three trusts having an equal voice and vote in the running of the Pathology Partnership. One of the largest pathology providers in the NHS, the Pathology Partnership brings together the strengths of teams from each of the three trusts into a single organisation, dedicated to the provision of high quality and cost-effective pathology services.
A complex transformation programme is concluding to establish a single, integrated pathology network between 7 hospital laboratories. The aspired 'hub and spoke' operating model is centred at The Royal London Hospital (RLH); a busy major trauma centre which hosts the London Air Ambulance, and connects to essential service laboratories supporting various clinical specialities at our partnered hospital sites.
Main duties of the job
Please note, you will be based at one of the below sites and your HCAS will be depending on the site base.
o Homerton Healthcareo Newham University Hospitalo Queen Elizabeth Hospital Woolwicho St Bartholomew's Hospitalo University Hospital Lewishamo Whipp's Cross University Hospital
A complex transformation programme is concluding to establish a single, integrated pathology network between 7 hospital laboratories. The aspired 'hub and spoke' operating model is centred at The Royal London Hospital (RLH); a busy major trauma centre which hosts the London Air Ambulance, and connects to essential service laboratories supporting various clinical specialities at our partnered hospital sites.
We are looking for a team of medical laboratory assistants to support the provision of our 20:00-08:00 service 7 days a week. The role will deliver a hybrid function of specimen reception and laboratory duties for Blood Science and Infection divisions. Applicants must have a strong team ethos, with a positive attitude to working in a flexible manner, committed to supporting the clinical services of the Trust and meeting the needs of our patients by participating in an Agenda for Change shift system.
About us
The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership is an arms-length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health.
The Pathology Partnership is based on well-established models for pathology networks, with the Royal London Hospital becoming the main hub laboratory for the network and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at all other Hospital sites.
Pathology is made up of the following services - Blood Sciences including Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry; Infectious Diseases including Microbiology and Virology; Cellular Pathology including Histopathology, non-gynae Cytology and mortuary services; Immunology; Cytogenetics and Molecular Haematology; Immunophenotyping; Clinical Transplantation and Retinoblastoma.
The 2020/21 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. £126m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 822 WTE. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will integrate with the technical & scientific laboratory team and will take direction from Biomedical Scientists in supporting Operational Leads for ESEL sites. The successful candidate will be based at one of our Essential Service Laboratories (at Homerton Healthcare, Newham University Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Woolwich, St Bartholomews Hospital Site, University Hospital Lewisham or Whipps Cross Hospital) but as service demand dictates work at broader ESEL Pathology Partnership locations may be required.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking and innovative organisation to deliver a high quality service for one of the largest networked laboratories within the NHS.
If you require further information or would like to arrange an informal visit please contact
Karl Jewell, Divisional Manager Blood Sciences, via email karl.jewell@nhs.net
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will integrate with the technical & scientific laboratory team and will take direction from Biomedical Scientists in supporting Operational Leads for ESEL sites. The successful candidate will be based at one of our Essential Service Laboratories (at Homerton Healthcare, Newham University Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Woolwich, St Bartholomews Hospital Site, University Hospital Lewisham or Whipps Cross Hospital) but as service demand dictates work at broader ESEL Pathology Partnership locations may be required.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking and innovative organisation to deliver a high quality service for one of the largest networked laboratories within the NHS.
If you require further information or would like to arrange an informal visit please contact
Karl Jewell, Divisional Manager Blood Sciences, via email karl.jewell@nhs.net
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE passes in English and Maths or equivalent.
- GCSE standard attained in other science subjects or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work with pathological specimens
Desirable
- One year's experience working in a laborator /hospital environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Confidentiality and data protection.
- Logical with a common sense approach.
Skills
Essential
- Literate and numerate.
- Good communications skills and ability to comprehend and give clear statements that are understood by patients/staff
- Able to follow instructions and learn standard procedures.
- Methodical and organised.
- Manual dexterity.
- Accurate and careful.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Good keyboard/VDU skills.
Desirable
- Good keyboard skills Polite, helpful and confident manner.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE passes in English and Maths or equivalent.
- GCSE standard attained in other science subjects or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work with pathological specimens
Desirable
- One year's experience working in a laborator /hospital environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Confidentiality and data protection.
- Logical with a common sense approach.
Skills
Essential
- Literate and numerate.
- Good communications skills and ability to comprehend and give clear statements that are understood by patients/staff
- Able to follow instructions and learn standard procedures.
- Methodical and organised.
- Manual dexterity.
- Accurate and careful.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Good keyboard/VDU skills.
Desirable
- Good keyboard skills Polite, helpful and confident manner.
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).
