Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated, dedicated and enthusiastic person to join the Microbiology and Infection service based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital site, Brighton. We invite applications for the permanent role of Medical Laboratory Assistant. This role is predominantly a data entry role, adding patient details into the laboratory information management system. Other tasks will include stock management and waste management.
The post will involve supporting the department in providing diagnostic services and includes predominantly data entry; dealing with telephone enquiries; equipment maintenance; stock control and laboratory waste disposal. On occasion the post may involve some limited laboratory work.
The successful applicant must be detail focused, conscientious and enthusiastic and able to work well as part of a team and under sustained pressure. You will need good keyboard skills as this role involves using the Laboratory computer system, therefore an ability to concentrate in a busy environment and accuracy under pressure are essential. The successful applicant must also have good communication and IT skills.
The laboratory provides a 7 day service, including Bank Holidays, and an extended day. The successful applicant will be required to participate in late night, weekend and bank holiday shifts. The role is full time (37.5 hrs per week) but applications for part time or flexible working requests will be considered.
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and we can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance — because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSx.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
How to apply / Contact details
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nicola Drew
Job title: Senior Biomedical Scientist
Email: nicola.drew@nhs.net
Telephone: 01273 696955
Rita Conway, Reception Manager
Email: rita.conway@nhs.net
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