Job summary
The Scarborough, Hull and York Pathology Service (SHYPS) is seeking an enthusiastic and hard working Medical Laboratory Assistant, to work in our busy, friendly Cellular Pathology laboratory at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Based in Hull, your role will be to carry out a wide variety of laboratory based tasks, including equipment maintenance, reagent management and data inputting. The successful candidate would have a supporting laboratory role working alongside qualified Biomedical Scientists.
Main duties of the job
To provide support to clinical, scientific and technical staff in the Cellular Pathology Department.
To perform basic laboratory procedures, including receiving samples, maintaining equipment, reagent management, stock management and use of the laboratory computer system.
To work as a team member liaising with colleagues and managers.
The Cellular Pathology laboratory is based in a purpose built facility at Hull Royal Infirmary, that forms part of an integrated Cellular Pathology service within The Scarborough, Hull and York Pathology Service.
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 from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
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 are advised to submit your 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 from different 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 of seeking to 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 Defense Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain's Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defense personnel, including with applications for employment.
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 are advised to submit your 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 from different 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 of seeking to 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 Defense Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain's Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defense personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good basic education - GSCE grades A-C or equivalent in Maths and English
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a Pathology laboratory would be advantageous; however, full training will be provided
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Pathology laboratory
- Experience working within the NHS
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Experience in working in a team and demonstrating effective communication skills.
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail.
- Able to concentrate on repetitive tasks for long periods.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good basic education - GSCE grades A-C or equivalent in Maths and English
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a Pathology laboratory would be advantageous; however, full training will be provided
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Pathology laboratory
- Experience working within the NHS
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Experience in working in a team and demonstrating effective communication skills.
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail.
- Able to concentrate on repetitive tasks for long periods.
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.
