Job summary
- We are looking for a band 3 Medical Laboratory Assistant for the Central Specimen Reception Department. This is a full time permanent position (37.5 hours per week).
The department provides a 24/7 service and the successful candidate will be required to participate in the shift system to cover early, late, weekend and bank holiday rosters. Some night duties may also be required.
This role will be based at the Royal London Hospital or Homerton Hospital, however cross site working will be required and the successful applicant may be required to work at any of our NHS ESEL Pathology Partnership sites.
The laboratories are UKAS and HCPC accredited. Our commitment to supporting continuing professional development is evidenced by an excellent training record
We are recruiting to 7 - Permanent post and 1 - Fixed Term 12 Months
Main duties of the job
- The duties will be varied and we have a team of MLA's who undertake tasks on a rotational basis.
The post holder is expected to work as part of a team to receive, sort, book distribute specimens within Pathology. Core duties involve receipting of specimens and entering data into the laboratory information systems, basic preparation of specimens where appropriate, and placing them into racks on automated tracks or taking them to laboratory areas for processing.
We are looking for a person with a positive attitude to working in a flexible manner and with the ability to work accurately when under pressure to meet deadlines. The post will require a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
The successful candidate should have the ability to follow written protocol, along with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
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 requirements for this position are English, Maths and Science GCSEs at A-C Level. Previous NHS experience and working within a laboratory based environment is advantageous.
Please refer to the Job description and person specification for a detailed description of the job requirement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The requirements for this position are English, Maths and Science GCSEs at A-C Level. Previous NHS experience and working within a laboratory based environment is advantageous.
Please refer to the Job description and person specification for a detailed description of the job requirement.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Able to undertake VDU work
Desirable
- Previous computing experience or VDU work
- Previous experience in answering and dealing with telephone enquiries
Skills
Essential
- Able to follow and learn instructions and standard operating procedures
- Methodical and organised Manual dexterity
- Ability to work on own initiative Polite, helpful and confident manner
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Good literacy and numeracy
Desirable
- Previous laboratory based work experience
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE passes in English and Maths or equivalent
Desirable
- GCSE standard attained in other science subjects or equivalent
Other
Essential
- Able to undertake 'house keeping duties
- Able to perform required duties with any appropriate aids or adaptations
- Hold no reservations in handling human body fluids, tissue, organs, or infected material in accordance with Health & Safety policies.
- The post holder must be willing to have appropriate vaccinations
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Able to undertake VDU work
Desirable
- Previous computing experience or VDU work
- Previous experience in answering and dealing with telephone enquiries
Skills
Essential
- Able to follow and learn instructions and standard operating procedures
- Methodical and organised Manual dexterity
- Ability to work on own initiative Polite, helpful and confident manner
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Good literacy and numeracy
Desirable
- Previous laboratory based work experience
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE passes in English and Maths or equivalent
Desirable
- GCSE standard attained in other science subjects or equivalent
Other
Essential
- Able to undertake 'house keeping duties
- Able to perform required duties with any appropriate aids or adaptations
- Hold no reservations in handling human body fluids, tissue, organs, or infected material in accordance with Health & Safety policies.
- The post holder must be willing to have appropriate vaccinations
Desirable
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
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).
