Job summary
BANK POST
Pathology Department (Stockport NHS Foundation Trust) Medical Laboratory Assistant
The Pathology department at Stepping Hill Hospital are seeking a medical laboratory assistant to join the trust. The successful applicant would be joining a passionate and highly motivated staffing group providing diagnostic services to the hospital patients and wider community.
The role is supporting the delivery of Blood Sciences services. As the suitable candidate you will have laboratory experience, data input experience , strong attention to detail and accuracy combined with high work rate. The post-holder will be provided full training to work in the Blood Sciences team to prepare samples for analysis, including the logging of sample requests into the Telepath
Main duties of the job
The laboratory provides a comprehensive 24/7 service to the hospital; due to the nature of the workload, working hours will be flexible to meet service requirements, and shifts subject to AfC supplementary payments over the base salary will be available on a voluntary basis.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trust's policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- The receipt, recording and preparation of a variety of patient samples e.g. blood, urine, faeces and other body fluids.
- To sort and identify specimens received in the Laboratory.
- To enter patients details and other data onto the computer.
- Have good computer literacy and typing skills
- To assist the Biomedical Scientists in technical duties as required under supervision of the Biomedical Scientists.
- Perform general clerical duties associated with the work of the Laboratory, including filing, telephone answering, photocopying etc.
- To work with other team members to cover absence due to sickness and annual leave.
- Perform other miscellaneous duties under supervision and according to protocols laid down.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- The receipt, recording and preparation of a variety of patient samples e.g. blood, urine, faeces and other body fluids.
- To sort and identify specimens received in the Laboratory.
- To enter patients details and other data onto the computer.
- Have good computer literacy and typing skills
- To assist the Biomedical Scientists in technical duties as required under supervision of the Biomedical Scientists.
- Perform general clerical duties associated with the work of the Laboratory, including filing, telephone answering, photocopying etc.
- To work with other team members to cover absence due to sickness and annual leave.
- Perform other miscellaneous duties under supervision and according to protocols laid down.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of numeracy and literacy
Desirable
- GCSE standard Maths/English /Science
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of laboratory processes
- Knowledge of Health & Safety in the workplace
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a team in a busy environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in a laboratory environment
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Evidence computer literacy
- Following instructions and SOP's
- Time management
Desirable
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of numeracy and literacy
Desirable
- GCSE standard Maths/English /Science
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of laboratory processes
- Knowledge of Health & Safety in the workplace
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a team in a busy environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in a laboratory environment
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Evidence computer literacy
- Following instructions and SOP's
- Time management
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).
