Job summary
We are currently seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Laboratory Assistant. This role offers the opportunity to work within a busy and friendly department, supporting the delivery of high-quality diagnostic services to surrounding healthcare providers.
The Pathology Department at King's Mill Hospital plays a crucial role in providing analytical, diagnostic, interpretative, and consultative services to hospitals, clinics, and GP practices.
As a Laboratory Assistant, you will be responsible for undertaking basic laboratory tasks essential for the smooth operation of our department. Your duties include checking and sorting specimens, inputting patient and test data, and ensuring efficient service delivery.
Main duties of the job
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
About us
We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark, Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.
We prioritize patient-centered care and strive to treat every patient as we would our own family members. Our staff are caring, kind, and courteous, and we are a clinically-led organization.
Our Trust has been voted the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven consecutive years, and has been rated 'outstanding' for care by the Care Quality Commission, with King's Mill Hospital recognized as the only 'outstanding' NHS hospital in the East Midlands.
Details
Date posted: 22 May 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £24,625 to £25,674 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 214-CSTO-7191816
Job location: King's Mill Hospital, Mansfield Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, NG17 4JL
Job description
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details.
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Person Specification
Knowledge
* Proficient in the use of Pathology data systems
* Good communication skills, verbal and written
* High accuracy levels
Desirable
* ECDL
* Good organizational skills
Qualifications
* Level 3 Diploma in Pathology Support
* Full driving licence
Desirable
* Word processing/typing qualification
* Advanced driving certificate
Further Training
* Laboratory-based training
* Competency assessment
Experience
* Good customer relations
Contractual
* Participates in rosters; shifts may be during any time of 24/7/365
* Clean driving licence
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required.
Employer details
Employer: Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: King's Mill Hospital, Mansfield Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, NG17 4JL
Website: https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/
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