We have an exciting opportunity to join the Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS) as a Medical Laboratory Assistant at Frimley Park Hospital.
The Blood Sciences department at Frimley Park has recently undergone a full laboratory refresh, providing a modern and dynamic working environment equipped with state-of-the-art technology. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking and versatile team.
This role is based within the Blood Sciences team, which encompasses Biochemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion. As an MLA, you will play an important role in supporting the smooth running of the department, ensuring timely and accurate processing of samples to support patient care.
We are an inclusive and supportive team that values teamwork and collaboration. In return, you will benefit from opportunities for career progression and development, including support with registration portfolio completion if you wish to pursue a career as a Biomedical Scientist.
Main duties
* Loading and unloading patient samples onto laboratory analysers
* Routine analyser maintenance to ensure accurate performance
* Performing manual assay analysis as required
* Monitoring and maintaining stock levels
* Carrying out a range of general laboratory duties to support the smooth running of the service
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Person specification
Qualifications
* Basic knowledge of Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics is essential
* Basic knowledge of medical terminology is desirable
Skills & knowledge
* Multi-tasking skills, prioritisation skills and initiative
* Ability to work to deadlines
* Ability to follow procedures
* Basic laboratory equipment skills such as measuring, pipetting, decanting, loading samples
* Computer skills: word processing, spreadsheets and file management
* Observant of detail, ability to make basic judgement decisions
* Understanding of need for service quality
* Understanding that work relates directly to patient care
Special requirements
* Able to contribute to other site shift patterns
Experience
* Working experience in a multi skilled environment
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.
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