Job summary
We are looking for a person with excellent interpersonal and leadship skills to lead our Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) team within the Histopathology department at Salisbury Hospital. Histopathology is the diagnosis and study of diseases in organs and tissues.
You don't need laboratory experience but will have previously led, organised, or supervised a team of people.
Main duties of the job
The main duites include:
- Perform MLA duties and microtomy
- To ensure all specimens are processed in accordance with agreed laboratory procedures
- To input data into the lab IT systems in an accurate and timely manner
- Preparation of solutions and stains, and the maintenance of supplies with the laboratory
- Co-ordinate and supervise day-to day activities of the MLA team
- Help to lead and develop training and competency programmes for the MLA team
Please see job description and person specification for full list of duties and expections of the postholder.
The role is Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm
About us
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.
We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.
Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To learn and maintain good laboratory practice in the interests of the departmental commitment to provide an effective high-quality service.
- To effectively supervise, organise and develop the MLA team, under the management of the BMS team managers and laboratory manager.
- To provide technical support and contribute towards the output of the Cellular Pathology laboratory by supporting the scientific and medical teams.
- To ensure all specimens are processed in accordance with agreed laboratory procedures.
- To manage the training of new and existing staff in the MLA areas and ensure standards are maintained throughout the team.
- Perform microtomy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To learn and maintain good laboratory practice in the interests of the departmental commitment to provide an effective high-quality service.
- To effectively supervise, organise and develop the MLA team, under the management of the BMS team managers and laboratory manager.
- To provide technical support and contribute towards the output of the Cellular Pathology laboratory by supporting the scientific and medical teams.
- To ensure all specimens are processed in accordance with agreed laboratory procedures.
- To manage the training of new and existing staff in the MLA areas and ensure standards are maintained throughout the team.
- Perform microtomy.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Must hold level 2/Grade C English and maths (GCSE, Functional skills or equivalent)
Desirable
- Institute of Biomedical Science Certificate of Achievement part I/part II
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience managing/leading a team
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a Cellular Pathology Laboratory
- Microtomy
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Knowledge of using a LIMS and other standard IT packages
- Experience training other staff members
- Knowledge of working in a clinical laboratory
- Experience in problem solving
Desirable
- Understanding of UKAS requirements and ISO standards
- Prior Cellular Pathology knowledge
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Must hold level 2/Grade C English and maths (GCSE, Functional skills or equivalent)
Desirable
- Institute of Biomedical Science Certificate of Achievement part I/part II
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience managing/leading a team
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a Cellular Pathology Laboratory
- Microtomy
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Knowledge of using a LIMS and other standard IT packages
- Experience training other staff members
- Knowledge of working in a clinical laboratory
- Experience in problem solving
Desirable
- Understanding of UKAS requirements and ISO standards
- Prior Cellular Pathology knowledge
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).
