Job summary
The Microbiology department at the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS trust have exciting opportunities following a significant investment to allow the service to grow and provide a comprehensive 24/7 Clinical Diagnostic Microbiology Service. We have permanent posts within our Higher Medical Laboratory Assistant team. The role of a Higher Medical Laboratory Assistant is varied and involves supporting the scientific staff (Biomedical Scientists) and is a key role in supporting a diagnostic service. The successful applicant will be required to participate in the department's 24/7 working patterns, which will involve working weekends and night shifts as well as early, core and late shifts.
Main duties of the job
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* the receipt, sorting, and preparation of patient samples
* maintaining stocks of consumable items
* disposal of biological waste
* operating and maintaining laboratory equipment
* performing general housekeeping duties
* clerical tasks including data input of patient demographics and test request information
* answer telephone enquiries and perform visitor reception duties
Previous experience in an NHS clinical laboratory would be an advantage but is not essential as full training will be provided. As important as laboratory experience is a positive attitude, and experience of working effectively in a busy team environment doing work which may have been repetitive in nature but requires good concentration and attention to detail is also experience that we are looking for.
A good level of secondary education is required with English, Maths and Science to GCSE (Grade A-C / 4 to 9) in addition an A Level or BTEC / NVQ equivalent qualifications.
About us
The Clinical Microbiology service is a comprehensive medical microbiology service handling in excess of 900,000 microbiology and virology samples per year. We are a well established Institute of Biomedical Science training centre and provide opportunities across a variety of professional qualifications for individuals who can demonstrate the key skills to progress within their microbiology career.
Please note this service is a 24/7 provision and therefore individuals must be flexible and able to work on all shifts including night shift provision.
Job responsibilities
For full details of the role please see the attached Job description.
Person Specification
Training & qualifications
Essential
* Basic Qualifications GCSE Maths and English Science
* A-Level / BTEC certificate/ diploma Level 3
Desirable
* NVQ level 3 in Science subject and/or ECDL or equivalent
Experience
Essential
* Working experience with transferable skills
Desirable
* Previous laboratory experience (Working environment)
Communication and relationship
Essential
* Good communication skills - written and verbal - application standard.
Analytical
Essential
* Experience using skills that are translatable
Desirable
* Previous experience with analysers in microbiology
Other
Essential
* Answered the application question within the supporting statement - evidence of following instructions
* Able to show an understanding why they would be good in the role
Disclosure and DBS
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 details
Employer name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
QMC campus
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
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