North Bristol NHS Trust

Medical Laboratory Assistant (Band 2)

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Job summary

The Cellular Pathology Department at Southmead Hospital provides a comprehensive service (Histopathology, Cytopathology and Immunohistochemistry) to the two acute Trusts in Bristol, local GPs and other centres in the south west. The work is varied, covering all specialisms with the exception of Neuropathology.

Applications are invited from enthusiastic, adaptable individuals who are passionate about working in healthcare and would enjoy working as part of a friendly team providing the Cellular Pathology service in this busy department. After a year of service and completion of relevant training and competencies there is the possibility of progression to Band 3.

To learn more about Pathology at NBT, watch our video.

Main duties of the job

You will be involved in the day-to-day support work of the Histopathology laboratory, including data-entry, assisting in the reception and preparation of clinical specimens for biological testing, and with the maintenance of equipment and departmental filing systems. In addition you may also be required to assist in the loading and unloading of slides from the departments digital slide scanners.

About us

The Histopathology department has a strong team working environment, always looking to improve to enhance not only the service we provide our users but also the experiences we offer our team. Being a large department you will gain knowledge and experience across a wide range of activities and specimens.

Details

Date posted

12 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

339-TJC4168

Job locations

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB


Job description

Job responsibilities

For this varied and interesting Medical Laboratory Assistant post, you will need to be passionate about working in healthcare, numerate and literate (with a minimum 4 GCSEs including English, Maths and a Science), be able to work as part of a team, be able to demonstrate adaptability and initiative and have good communication and organisational skills. This is not a training position and a degree level of education is not required for this post.

Applicants are required to have good keyboard skills and a working knowledge of the pathology IT systems, although full training will be provided. Ideally we are looking for someone with data-entry skills and recent laboratory experience.

This is a permanent, full-time position (37.5 hours per week, five days per week, Monday - Friday); the hours may vary on a rotational basis (e.g. weekly or fortnightly), but will be between 7am and 6pm (exact hours subject to confirmation, e.g. 7am-3pm or 10am to 6pm). Participation in a Saturday rota may be required.

Please note this is not a training post and does not support completion of the HCPC Portfolio.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For this varied and interesting Medical Laboratory Assistant post, you will need to be passionate about working in healthcare, numerate and literate (with a minimum 4 GCSEs including English, Maths and a Science), be able to work as part of a team, be able to demonstrate adaptability and initiative and have good communication and organisational skills. This is not a training position and a degree level of education is not required for this post.

Applicants are required to have good keyboard skills and a working knowledge of the pathology IT systems, although full training will be provided. Ideally we are looking for someone with data-entry skills and recent laboratory experience.

This is a permanent, full-time position (37.5 hours per week, five days per week, Monday - Friday); the hours may vary on a rotational basis (e.g. weekly or fortnightly), but will be between 7am and 6pm (exact hours subject to confirmation, e.g. 7am-3pm or 10am to 6pm). Participation in a Saturday rota may be required.

Please note this is not a training post and does not support completion of the HCPC Portfolio.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • Numerate and literate (minimum 4 GCSE's, or equivalent, incl. Maths & English & a Science)

Work Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team
  • Experience of handling work-based telephone calls

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a laboratory, preferably Histology
  • Demonstrate understanding of health and safety risks relevant to the department

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Essential

  • Knowledge of Histopathology and its role in healthcare
  • Knowledge of basic medical terminology
  • Effective key board skills including data input experience

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • A desire to work in healthcare
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • Numerate and literate (minimum 4 GCSE's, or equivalent, incl. Maths & English & a Science)

Work Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team
  • Experience of handling work-based telephone calls

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a laboratory, preferably Histology
  • Demonstrate understanding of health and safety risks relevant to the department

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Essential

  • Knowledge of Histopathology and its role in healthcare
  • Knowledge of basic medical terminology
  • Effective key board skills including data input experience

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • A desire to work in healthcare

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

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead BMS

Simon Florio

simon.florio@nbt.nhs.uk

01174149845

Details

Date posted

12 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

339-TJC4168

Job locations

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB


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