Job summary
Applications are invited from highly motivated individuals for a Medical Laboratory Assistant post in the specimen reception at Royal Liverpool Hospital.The department provides a wide range of analytical, diagnostic and interpretative service to hospitals, clinics and GP practices. The appointee will be required to undertake basic laboratory tasks which include specimen reception, keyboard entry of data into the laboratory management system and housekeeping.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit a motivated and reliable Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) Band 3, with good communication skills, to work as part of a team in the Central Specimen Reception. The main duties will include the receipt and pre analytical processing of patient specimens.We provide a full 24/7 service supported by a shift system (Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions apply) including weekends and Bank Holidays. Participation in the shift rota following suitable training and competency assessment is mandatory to work in Blood Sciences.
Previous laboratory and/or Specimen Reception experience would be an advantage.We're passionate about what we do and we'll look for you to match our values.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3, A level or equivalent
Experience
- Laboratory experience
- Experience of working in an NHS environment
Knowledge
- Understands confidentiality requirements
- Awareness of Health and Safety
Skills
- Computer literate
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Good telephone manner and switchboard skills
- Keyboard skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
Please refer to attached JD for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3, A level or equivalent
Experience
- Laboratory experience
- Experience of working in an NHS environment
Knowledge
- Understands confidentiality requirements
- Awareness of Health and Safety
Skills
- Computer literate
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Good telephone manner and switchboard skills
- Keyboard skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
Please refer to attached JD for full details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3, A level or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Computer use and keyboard skills
- Customer service, especially good telephone skills
Desirable
- General NHS laboratory experience
- Experience of following SOP's
Skills
Essential
- Able to work in a team
- Organisational skills
- Attention to detail, transcription skills
- Ability to prioritise work and work effectively under pressure
- Good communication skills
- Willing to handle the various sample types of a high risk nature seen in a working laboratory
Knowledge
Essential
- NHS systems
- Health and Safety awareness
- Infection control procedures
Other
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly and open to change
- Able to participate in 24/7 shift rota
Desirable
- Interest in sciences or healthcare related fields
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3, A level or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Computer use and keyboard skills
- Customer service, especially good telephone skills
Desirable
- General NHS laboratory experience
- Experience of following SOP's
Skills
Essential
- Able to work in a team
- Organisational skills
- Attention to detail, transcription skills
- Ability to prioritise work and work effectively under pressure
- Good communication skills
- Willing to handle the various sample types of a high risk nature seen in a working laboratory
Knowledge
Essential
- NHS systems
- Health and Safety awareness
- Infection control procedures
Other
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly and open to change
- Able to participate in 24/7 shift rota
Desirable
- Interest in sciences or healthcare related fields
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).
