Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Medical Laboratory Assistant

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Job summary

North West London Pathology (NWLP) is a new partnership between Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Chelsea & Westminster NHS Trust and The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Trust. The partnership represents a new model for delivering pathology testing in a modern, efficient operation that manages 25 million tests per year. Our services are delivered at six hospital sites across North West London.

An opportunity has arisen for motivated and enthusiastic band 3 Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) to join our friendly and dedicated Blood Sciences team at West Middlesex University Hospital. This is a permanent band 3 post.

The successful applicant will work in specimen reception booking in specimens, transporting specimens to relevant laboratory area, booking and sending off referral work as well as the maintenance and housekeeping of the specimen reception section.

Applications are sought from self-motivating individuals who work as a team. Applicants must have a desire to learn and develop within our busy laboratories.

We are committed to your personal and professional development and you will have opportunities to fulfil your potential with NWLP.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Main duties of the job

To be an efficient and flexible member of the West Middlesex University Hospital laboratory Team providing a quality service to Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.

As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.

Details

Date posted

16 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,129 to £28,649 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-591

Job locations

West Middlesex Hospital

Isleworth

TW7 6AF


Job description

Job responsibilities

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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

EDUCATION

Essential

  • A recognised qualification in Maths and English Language, or Science and Humanities as alternative.
  • Minimum NVQ level 3
  • Or proven equivalent laboratory experience

Desirable

  • GCSE / O levels in Maths, English Language, Biology and Chemistry or equivalent (Grade C or above)

SKILLS/ABILITIES

Essential

  • Precise & Accurate work
  • Organised and methodical
  • Prepared to work with biological materials
  • Quick to learn and comprehend.
  • Punctual and good time keeping
  • Good communication skills

Desirable

  • Pathology laboratory based practical work

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Knowledge across a range of laboratory procedures

Desirable

  • Basic knowledge of pathology laboratories
Person Specification

EDUCATION

Essential

  • A recognised qualification in Maths and English Language, or Science and Humanities as alternative.
  • Minimum NVQ level 3
  • Or proven equivalent laboratory experience

Desirable

  • GCSE / O levels in Maths, English Language, Biology and Chemistry or equivalent (Grade C or above)

SKILLS/ABILITIES

Essential

  • Precise & Accurate work
  • Organised and methodical
  • Prepared to work with biological materials
  • Quick to learn and comprehend.
  • Punctual and good time keeping
  • Good communication skills

Desirable

  • Pathology laboratory based practical work

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Knowledge across a range of laboratory procedures

Desirable

  • Basic knowledge of pathology laboratories

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

West Middlesex Hospital

Isleworth

TW7 6AF


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

West Middlesex Hospital

Isleworth

TW7 6AF


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Pathology Support Services Lead

Nathalie Lockaka

nathalie.lockaka@nhs.net

02083215925

Details

Date posted

16 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,129 to £28,649 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-591

Job locations

West Middlesex Hospital

Isleworth

TW7 6AF


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