Job summary
NWLP is based on a 'hub and spoke' structure; the majority of routine, specialist and non-urgent activity is centred at our hub site at Charing Cross Hospital operating extended hours covering a six day service. Urgent tests required for immediate patient management and treatment are performed in 24/7 essential service laboratories based on-site in the other hospitals in the group.
We are now offering a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 3 Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated Histopathology team at Charing Cross.
If you have an in interest in laboratory work, this is an ideal opportunity for you to take on a supporting role in our busy Histopathology team. You will become part of a team of specialist Health care scientists providing both routine and specialised diagnostic services to patients within the Hospital and external users.
Duties will include carrying out sample reception, triage, assistance to the dissection team, equipment maintenance and general clerical duties including data entry on the LIMS.
Experience of laboratory work or the NHS would be an advantage.
Main duties of the job
To perform support duties to the Laboratory and the dissection team and to carry out and to undertake specimen recption duties. Staff in this grade are not HCPC Registered and so must be supervised and take direction from appropriately qualified HCPC registered staff.
Specimen reception: checking patient information and sample type, sorting and numbering of specimens.
To assist with the dissection team in the laboratory as required.
To carry out scheduled equipment maintenance in conjunction with the laboratory scientific staff.
Comply with quality standards required in service provision and participate in internal and external quality control.
We are committed to your development and you will have opportunities to fulfil your potential with NWLP.
About us
Benefits include career development, flexible working, staff wellbeing programmes, staff awards and recognition scheme. We also have available benefits including cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
NWLP Induction
The NWLP induction will run on the first Monday of each month (provided it does not fall on a bank holiday) and includes laboratory training (for relevant laboratory roles). All new staff must attend the NWLP induction during their first week with NWLP.
For 2023, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.
- 4 September 2023
- 2 October 2023
- 5 November 2023
- 4 December 2023
Candidates are advised to consider these start dates before agreeing end of service date with their current employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- A recognised qualification in Maths and English Language, or Science and Humanities as alternative.
- NVQ level 3 or proven and relevant laboratory experience.
Desirable
- GCSE / O levels in Maths, English Language, Biology and Chemistry
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- Precise & Accurate work
- Good attention to detail
- Numerate and literate.
- Able to read and follow written methodologies or protocols.
- Organised and methodical
- Reliability and commitment.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Punctual and good time keeping.
- Prepared to work with biological materials
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge across a range of laboratory procedures.
- Previous 6 months laboratory workplace experience
Desirable
- Working knowledge of pathology labs
- Experience as MLA in NHS/ Histopathology
- Basic computer skills.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Essential
- Good communication skills - written and oral.
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- A recognised qualification in Maths and English Language, or Science and Humanities as alternative.
- NVQ level 3 or proven and relevant laboratory experience.
Desirable
- GCSE / O levels in Maths, English Language, Biology and Chemistry
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- Precise & Accurate work
- Good attention to detail
- Numerate and literate.
- Able to read and follow written methodologies or protocols.
- Organised and methodical
- Reliability and commitment.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Punctual and good time keeping.
- Prepared to work with biological materials
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge across a range of laboratory procedures.
- Previous 6 months laboratory workplace experience
Desirable
- Working knowledge of pathology labs
- Experience as MLA in NHS/ Histopathology
- Basic computer skills.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Essential
- Good communication skills - written and oral.
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).
