We invite applications for a permanent Medical Laboratory Assistant role to join our Reference Biochemistry Laboratories at Synnovis Analytics LLP. This role offers the chance to work in a well-respected lab with advanced technology and a supportive team.
The Reference Biochemistry Laboratories at Synnovis Analytics provides specialist service delivery using latest technology in a variety of laboratories (Metabolic, Immunochemistry, Porphyrins, Gastrointestinal, Steroids, and Diabetes). We also have close links to the integrated Toxicology and Trace Elements units.
The successful candidate will primarily be based in the Gastrointestinal Laboratory but will potentially contribute across all areas of Reference Biochemistry. The role will also be based at the new Hub building located on Blackfriars Road but may involve working at the laboratories based in King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill.
This is a great opportunity to grow your skills and take the next step in your career.
The post holder will undertake a range of laboratory and housekeeping duties as appropriate, working with a range of different sample types including faeces, urine, blood and CSF Fluid. You will work as part of a team, comprising of MLAs and Biomedical Scientists, who are line managed by Senior Biomedical Scientist and Clinical Scientist staff.
The technical and scientific teams work closely to deliver a high-quality laboratory diagnostic service. Excellent communication skills are required to work effectively with other team members.
You will perform semi-automated and manual processing of specimens which requires a high level of dexterity.
You will also ensure quality control measures are carried out to monitor analytical performance, take corrective action where applicable and report any failures to a senior member of staff.
The post holders will ensure standards as required by the ISO15189 are maintained.
Your development and learning
You will have a suite of learning opportunities available through The Synnovis Way Development programme, the Scientific Learning and Development Fund and the Synnovis Academy through which you can receive funding / support for advanced qualifications.
Through our Innovation Accelerator Fund, you can apply for finance to get that new innovative scientific project off the ground, and participate with the wider scientific community through symposiums, conferences and other peer group meetings.
At Synnovis, we are currently shaping the future of pathology services by creating a world-leading Hub and Spoke pathology network with our NHS partners. A large part of this modernisation will involve moving 70% of our services to a purpose built, state of the art Hub laboratory in the heart of London. For now, the job you are applying for will be based at one of our hospital sites however, from 1 April 2024 our people and services will start to move to our Hub laboratory in Blackfriars, Southwark, SE1, with some work remaining in refurbished essential services laboratories across our hospital network, focusing on the rapid turnover of urgent tests. Please do ask your recruiting manager if you wish to find out more
Duties and Responsibilities
Technical
To safely handle, use or dispose of blood, urine, faeces, other body tissue, hazardous and or radioactive chemicals.
To undertake preventative maintenance on laboratory instruments and equipment prior to them being used for patient investigations.
To carry out first line equipment and method troubleshooting, advise line manager of situations requiring further action.
To prepare store and use reagents required for laboratory investigations.
To perform manual, semi-automated and fully-automated laboratory investigations.
To report to the Section Manager any instance or event which may cause a service delivery failure.
1. Risk Management/Health and Safety
To be aware of the relevant health and safety and security regulations, guidelines and policies.
To be aware of the relevant health and safety and security regulations, guidelines and policies.
Work within the Departmental Health and Safety Code of practice. Awareness of hazards inherent in the laboratory and use of adequate precautions at all times.
To report adverse incidents as set out in the Trust's adverse Incident Policy.
To ensure that the work within the section is performed in accordance with current health and safety regulations and guidance and to take corrective action where necessary.
To liaise with the departmental Safety Officer in the assessment, documentation and review of the risks associated with the work performed in the section.
To take appropriate action if there is a spillage of body fluids or hazardous chemicals in order to minimise the risk to staff and the public
To conduct regular risk assessments and take appropriate corrective action when required.
Liaise with department Safety Officer on issues around fire safety within the department.
1. Continuing Professional Development
Understands own role and is aware of the management structure of the department.
Contributes to service initiatives within the laboratory setting
1. Laboratory Informatics
To comply with local and national policies for the safe, secure and confidential processing, and storage of patient and other laboratory information.
To use the Laboratory Information System according to the authorised protocols.
To maintain the integrity and accuracy of laboratory databases.
To maintain and enhance competence in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software.
1. Administrative
To ensure compliance with good work practices in accordance with ISO 15189 standards and the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).
To monitor and control the efficient use of financial, material and staff resources in the section and to take corrective action in consultation with the section manager.
To ensure that training schedules are kept up to date and that documentation is validated signed on a regular basis as competencies are achieved.
To be responsible for the organisation and delivery of effective stock control of reagents and consumables in the section and to arrange alternative means of obtaining reagents from other sources if necessary.
The post holder must maintain a flexible approach to the post in order to rapidly assimilate changes in work load, patterns and requirements, and will undertake any other duties commensurate with the post as required by the Operations Lead.
1. General
To comply with the policies and procedures of Synnovis LLP and King's College Hospital NHS Trust
To keep the workplace and workbenches clean and tidy.
To maintain good work relations with all members of staff, and to promote effective teamwork.
To treat everyone associated with Synnovis and King's College Hospital NHS Trust with courtesy and respect.
To observe national and local guidance on patient and commercial confidentiality.
To ensure compliance with all local and national standards of work practice e.g. ISO 15189.
To maintain and promote the professional image of Synnovis LLP and King's College Hospital NHS Trust.
Synnovis is a pathology partnership between SYNLAB UK and Ireland, and the NHS, including sites, Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, to deliver and transform pathology services across South East London.
The partnership provides services to 1.7 million people living in South East London, as well as to hundreds of thousands of patients from outside the region who use local healthcare services.
The partnership provides diagnostics, testing and digital pathology for hospital trusts, GP services and other healthcare providers.
KCH
King's College Hospital Foundation Trust is one of the UK's leading NHS Foundation Trusts in specialist teaching. King's has various divisions including Neurosciences, Haematology, Cancer and Cardiovascular sciences, where there are unlimited opportunities to develop and perfect your career.
Over the last 170 years, King's has delivered nothing but world class service to all its patients from deprived communities as well as some of the wealthiest in London.