Medical Laboratory Assistant

Job title:

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Company

NHS

Job description

Medical Laboratory Assistant – Shift PostSpecimen ReceptionFull time position (37.5 hours)Location: UHNM, Stoke-on-TrentWe are seeking applications from self-motivated and enthusiastic individuals for the post of Medical laboratory Assistant in the Specimen Reception section of the Biochemistry department.This post supports the 24/7 Blood Science service and as such the successful candidate will be expected to take part in a 24hr shift rota covering weekends and Bank Holidays.Main duties of the jobThe Biochemistry laboratory is CPA accredited and processes in excess of 1,000,000 samples per year. It is well equipped, providing a wide range of routine and specialist diagnostic services with Advia 2400 routine biochemistry analysers, Centaur XP’s, Immulite XPi, SEBIA electrophoresis, BN11 Nephelometer, Tosoh G8 HPLC and a Waters Mass Spectrometer.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 posted26 November 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£24,071 to £25,674 a year paContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number205-6813238Job locationsRoyal Stoke HospitalNewcastle RoadStoke on TrentST4 6QGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.** PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS POST WILL NOT FUND VISA SPONSORSHIP ** Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.** PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS POST WILL NOT FUND VISA SPONSORSHIP **Person SpecificationKnowledge, Training and EducationEssential

• Good standard of Education demonstrated by GCSE grades A-C in Maths, English and a Science subject.

ExperienceEssential

• Experience of Data Entry
• Experience of working in a team and alone

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a Laboratory environment
• Experience of working within the NHS

Personal Qualities / otherEssential

• Prepared to work flexibly including participating in weekend and other out of hours rotas as necessary.
• To participate in a shift pattern if required to do so by the relevant department

Person SpecificationKnowledge, Training and EducationEssential

• Good standard of Education demonstrated by GCSE grades A-C in Maths, English and a Science subject.

ExperienceEssential

• Experience of Data Entry
• Experience of working in a team and alone

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a Laboratory environment
• Experience of working within the NHS

Personal Qualities / otherEssential

• Prepared to work flexibly including participating in weekend and other out of hours rotas as necessary.
• To participate in a shift pattern if required to do so by the relevant department

Expected salary

£24071 – 25674 per year

Location

Stoke-on-Trent

Job date

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 02:07:11 GMT

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