York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Laboratory Assistant

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Job summary

We are looking for individuals who will be enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our friendly team to support us to provide a high quality and efficient Microbiology diagnostic service to our patients and users of our service.

You will be working alongside Biomedical Scientists and Associate Practitioners, delivering high quality care for the patients of the York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

The post holder will be expected to demonstrate flexibility and self-organisation within their work and the department will provide training and support throughout.

Please note this post is not eligible for Tier 2 sponsorship

Please note, this vacancy may close at short notice should large numbers of applications be received

Main duties of the job

Main duties include:

  • Receipt and sorting of samples into the department
  • Pre analytical preparation of samples
  • Data inputting of patient information/requests onto the laboratory computer
  • Telephone enquiry and results service
  • Assisting in the general cleanliness and tidying of the section
  • Routine analyser preparation and operation

Requirements of the post:

  • Previous experience of patient data inputting and any typing qualifications are desirable, but not essential.
  • Flexible and logical approach to work, good telephone manner, and team working are all personal qualities which are essential to this role.

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
  • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
  • A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
  • Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
  • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
  • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
  • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Details

Date posted

15 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-6543097-MLA-SC

Job locations

Microbiology Department, York Teaching Hospitals

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You areadvised to submityou application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive fromdifferent backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part ofseekingto become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promoteSaBRE- Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, thisremainsour best defence to protect our patients,ourselvesand everyone else.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You areadvised to submityou application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive fromdifferent backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part ofseekingto become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promoteSaBRE- Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, thisremainsour best defence to protect our patients,ourselvesand everyone else.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Educated to NVQ level 2 or equivalent

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience of working in a team

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Able to concentrate on repetitive tasks for long periods
  • Well organised with a methodical approach
  • Able to enter computer data quickly and accurately

Desirable

  • Able to recognise problems and offer solutions

Aptitude and Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Articulate and confident with a pleasant telephone manner
  • Honest, reliable, hard-working and conscientious

Values & Behaviours

Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: ? We are Kind. ? We are Open. ? We pursue Excellence.
Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Educated to NVQ level 2 or equivalent

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience of working in a team

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Able to concentrate on repetitive tasks for long periods
  • Well organised with a methodical approach
  • Able to enter computer data quickly and accurately

Desirable

  • Able to recognise problems and offer solutions

Aptitude and Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Articulate and confident with a pleasant telephone manner
  • Honest, reliable, hard-working and conscientious

Values & Behaviours

Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: ? We are Kind. ? We are Open. ? We pursue Excellence.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Microbiology Department, York Teaching Hospitals

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Microbiology Department, York Teaching Hospitals

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Pathology Operational Service Manager

Imogen Fairburn

imogen.fairburn@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

15 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-6543097-MLA-SC

Job locations

Microbiology Department, York Teaching Hospitals

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


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