Job summary
North West London Pathology (NWLP) is an NHS pathology partnership joint venture between Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Chelsea & Westminster NHS Foundation Trust and The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. NWLP is modelled as a shared services organisation jointly owned by the three Trusts.
The organisation is hosted by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and as the legal entity for NWLP our staff are employed by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
NWLP is based on a 'hub and spoke' structure; the majority of routine, specialist and non-urgent activity is centralised at our hub site at Charing Cross Hospital. Urgent tests required for immediate patient management and treatment are performed in 24/7 Essential Service Laboratories based on-site within the seven hospital sites in the group.The partnership has created an innovative and sustainable service that delivers outstanding quality to users and patients alike. This innovative approach allows the service to better manage demand, standardise operations, improve value for money and make use of state-of-the-art technology.
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 2024, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.
- Monday 3 June 2024
- Monday 1 July 2024
- Monday 5 August 2024
- Monday 2 Sept 2024
- Monday 7 October 2024
- Monday 4 November 2024
- Monday 2 December 2024
Candidates are advised to consider these start dates before agreeing end of service date with their current employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our values are to be patient-focused, collaborative, expert and caring.We are on the hunt for a passionate and experienced Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our Cellular Pathology team based at Charing Cross Hospital. We are a hub of innovation, commitment, and excellence and are looking for you to embark on a rewarding journey with us.
As part of our commitment to enhance the working lives of our staff, we offer flexible working arrangements, childcare vouchers and staff benefits including an excellent pension scheme.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our values are to be patient-focused, collaborative, expert and caring.We are on the hunt for a passionate and experienced Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our Cellular Pathology team based at Charing Cross Hospital. We are a hub of innovation, commitment, and excellence and are looking for you to embark on a rewarding journey with us.
As part of our commitment to enhance the working lives of our staff, we offer flexible working arrangements, childcare vouchers and staff benefits including an excellent pension scheme.
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.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
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
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
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Precise & Accurate work
- Able to render regular and reliable service.
- Able to read and follow written methodologies or protocols.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
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
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
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Precise & Accurate work
- Able to render regular and reliable service.
- Able to read and follow written methodologies or protocols.
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).
