Job summary
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLA) Band 3 posts to enthusiastic, well-motivated, innovative individuals to join our team in providing a quality microbiology service to our service users, within Microbiology laboratories located at Airedale General Hospital and Bradford Royal Infirmary Hospital sites.
Following full training the post holders will be an integral part of the Microbiology department; responsible for processing a variety of Microbiological samples using both manual and automated systems in routine bacteriology & molecular areas of the department. Dealing with telephone calls from service users, reconciliation of referral sample results and dealing with administration aspects of the quality management system (QMS) will also form part of the role.
Evidence of relevant existing Microbiology Laboratory experience within the application will be vital for shortlisting.
Main duties of the job
To work, under the direction of qualified staff, as part of the pathology team providing mutual support at all times ensuring that work is completed. Process clinical specimens for biological testing and associated supporting functions
About us
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT), Airedale NHS Foundation Trust (ANHSFT) and Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) have formed a joint venture, Integrated Pathology Solutions LLP (IPS) to provide a high-quality diagnostic and consultative service to clinical service users of both Hospital Trusts, and to primary and secondary Care providers within the locality.
Successful applicants will be directly employed by ANHST. The Trust is fully committed to its staff and actively encourages staff development with a keen focus on quality and continuous improvement.
The Microbiology Department at Airedale processes the work for both ANHSFT, BTHFT and community services, with the combined workload of approximately 400,000 requests per year. We provide a comprehensive clinical and diagnostic service utilising automated technologies including Beckman Microscan automated sensitivity platform, Bruker MALDI-TOF, sediMAX urine analyser, BD Bactec FX, BD MGIT, Hologic Panther, AusDiagnostic and Cepheid platforms.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Organisational skills
- Good Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise work and work effectively under pressure.
- Team player and able to work with a minimum of supervision
- Analytical and judgemental skills
- Reliable/Flexible
- Emotionally resilient able to deal with information or specimens of a distressing nature.
- Manual dexterity
Desirable
- Health and safety legislation
- COSHH
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 2 GCSE must include Science, English or maths or equivalent level qualification
- IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part I or equivalent qualification/significant experience at relevant level
Desirable
- A level or equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous Microbiology laboratory experience
- Experience of following SOP's
Desirable
- Previous NHS Laboratory experience
Person Specification
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Organisational skills
- Good Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise work and work effectively under pressure.
- Team player and able to work with a minimum of supervision
- Analytical and judgemental skills
- Reliable/Flexible
- Emotionally resilient able to deal with information or specimens of a distressing nature.
- Manual dexterity
Desirable
- Health and safety legislation
- COSHH
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 2 GCSE must include Science, English or maths or equivalent level qualification
- IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part I or equivalent qualification/significant experience at relevant level
Desirable
- A level or equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous Microbiology laboratory experience
- Experience of following SOP's
Desirable
- Previous NHS Laboratory experience
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
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).
