An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time band 3 Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) within the Cellular Pathology department at West Suffolk Hospital. As an MLA, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality diagnostic services. Working within the laboratory, you will gain the underpinning knowledge and skills required for the preparation and processing of patient samples.
No previous laboratory experience is required but would be advantageous. You will be working under the supervision of Biomedical Scientists and senior staff to allow you to develop the skills to work in a safe and efficient environment.
This role offers excellent opportunities for career development within pathology services and provides a route into scientific/technical roles within the NHS.
Please note this advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications.
Main duties of the job
Medical Laboratory assistants will be responsible for supporting the smooth running of the laboratory and will undertake duties such as:
Receiving, booking in and preparing patient samples
Operating and maintaining laboratory equipment
Accurate data entry onto laboratory information systems
Assisting with routine laboratory procedures
Maintaining a safe working environment
Working both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
You will be expected to work flexibly across different sections of the laboratory. Please refer to the job description for a full overview of the main duties associated with this job role.
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
Job responsibilities
Please see job description attached to view job and main responsibilities of role.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
* oGCSE Maths and English (A-C) or equivalent
* oAppropriate NVQ level 3/diploma
Experience & Knowledge
* oAwareness of the work performed in a hospital laboratory.
* oPractical experience of working in a Biomedical Science laboratory
* oKnowledge of Pathology IT systems
* oPrevious relevant experience of working in the NHS
Skills & Abilities
* oGood verbal and written communication skills.
* oDemonstrable interpersonal skills - can work as part of a team.
* oAbility to concentrate for prolonged periods of time.
* oManual dexterity appropriate to activities associated with post.
Personal Qualities
* oHigh level of accuracy and attention to detail.
* oStrives for excellence.
* oSelf-motivated.
* oAbility to be flexible and respond to the needs of the service.
* oAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
* oPuts the patient first in everything that is undertaken.
* oAwareness of self and impact on others.
* oAble to work with body fluids and hazardous materials.
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.
Employer name
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Suffolk Hospital
Hardwick Lane, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2QZ
£24,937 to £26,598 a yearPer annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
179-7571833-C
Job locations
West Suffolk Hospital
Hardwick Lane, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2QZ
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