Job overview
We are looking for 7 suitable candidates to join our busy and friendly team in Hull Microbiology as Medical Laboratory Assistants. We are looking to appoint candidates who are reliable, hard-working, and who would welcome the challenge of joining our team.
Our department is committed to training, high-quality diagnostics and clinical excellence. You will be joining a team of laboratory staff that delivers a medical laboratory service to the Trust and the wider region as part of the SHYPS network (Scarborough, Hull, York Pathology service). You will perform a wide range of tasks to support Biomedical Scientists performing diagnostic testing in the department. These tasks include preparation of clinical specimens for testing, handling telephone queries from other healthcare professionals, reception and admin duties, and various other technical and clerical roles. We are looking for individuals who are hard working, innovative, sociable, and work well as part of a team.
It will eventually be a contractual requirement for the successful candidates to participate in the late shifts, weekend and bank holidays rosters.
The Laboratory is UKAS accredited.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the post will be based in the Microbiology Laboratory, receiving and booking in samples into our LIMS (Winpath) system. Duties include data entry, aspects of sample preparation in addition to referral samples and answering the phone to service users and other general laboratory duties.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to work within a well equipped Microbiology department performing a wide range of diagnostic tests and be part of a developing Pathology network.
General responsibilities
1. Complies with good work practices in accordance with the standards of UKAS and other relevant professional and legislative bodies.
2. Attend and completes appropriate meetings and mandatory training
3. Maintain good working relations with all staff, and promote effective teamwork.
4. Participate in weekend/bank holiday rosters as required.
Technical
5. Perform work strictly in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
6. Safe handling of blood, urine and other clinical samples.
7. Stores samples and reagents appropriately.
8. Sorts specimens and forms, identifying any problems or anomalies with samples.
9. Performs general housekeeping duties, such as cleaning, disinfecting and record-keeping.
10. Deals with queries from other departments or the public, complying with relevant Trust confidentiality policies.
Laboratory informatics
11. Uses laboratory computer systems according to the authorised protocols – includes data input and recall.
Working for our organisation
Trust Information Pack:
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
12. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
13. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
14. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
15. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
16. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
17. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
18. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
19. Working as a member of a team
Desirable criteria
20. Previous laboratory work
Skills, knowledge and ability
Essential criteria
21. Good practical skills including manual dexterity
22. Good computer and keyboard skills
Desirable criteria
23. Knowledge and understanding of laboratory safety and use of PPE
Personal attributes
Essential criteria
24. Good communication and interpersonal skills
25. Able to work flexibly
Application numbers
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.