Medical Laboratory Assistant

Job title:

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Company

NHS

Job description

The University Hospital of North Midlands, Mid Cheshire and East Cheshire NHS Trusts are working collaboratively to form a Pathology network in line with a NHSI directive.Medical Laboratory AssistantBand 2MacclesfieldPermanentMain duties of the jobThe post will be based in Central Specimen Reception Macclesfield Hospital This is an interesting and important job, previous experience in this field is not essential as full training is given.About usUniversity Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we’re highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.Date posted18 September 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salary£23,615 a year paContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number205-6642455Job locationsMacclesfield HospitalVictoria RoadMacclesfieldSK10 3BLJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the Job Description and Personal Specification for full details on the main responsibilities.For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager John Davenport.john.davenport@mchft.nhs.uk01270 612345 Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the Job Description and Personal Specification for full details on the main responsibilities.For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager John Davenport.john.davenport@mchft.nhs.uk01270 612345Person SpecificationEducationEssential

• A-C in Maths, English and a Science subject
• Basic level of theoretical technical knowledge of the role

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 equivalent

ExperienceEssential

• Experience of working in a team and alone
• Experience of data entry and IT systems

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience
• Previous experience of working in a laboratory environment

SkillsEssential

• Excellent keyboard skills and attention to detail
• Good manual dexterity

Desirable

• Basic knowledge of Word and Excel

Person SpecificationEducationEssential

• A-C in Maths, English and a Science subject
• Basic level of theoretical technical knowledge of the role

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 equivalent

ExperienceEssential

• Experience of working in a team and alone
• Experience of data entry and IT systems

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience
• Previous experience of working in a laboratory environment

SkillsEssential

• Excellent keyboard skills and attention to detail
• Good manual dexterity

Desirable

• Basic knowledge of Word and Excel

Expected salary

£23615 per year

Location

Macclesfield, Cheshire

Job date

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 22:34:20 GMT

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