Bank Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant
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Job Summary: We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant to join a dedicated team in a modern department, providing a high‑quality service. Duties will include laboratory and administrative tasks which may be of a complex nature. Previous experience in laboratory support work is essential.
Contract type: Bank • Full‑time • Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year • Band: 3 • Reference number: 153‑TBS00161
Location: One Dorset Pathology HUB, Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level • Employment type: Contract • Job function: Health Care Provider • Industry: Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories.
Responsibilities
* Support BMS staff in providing analysis of specimens received using complex diagnostic procedures across Cellular Pathology.
* Assist the Specialist Biomedical Scientist with microtomy and dissection.
* Perform laboratory and administrative tasks of a complex nature.
* Maintain and adhere to standard operating procedures and health & safety policies, including COSHH.
* Work flexibly to respond to changing circumstances and work within the limits of responsibility.
* Recognise and report problems as they arise.
Qualifications
* Good general education.
* 'A' levels or equivalent in Science.
Experience
* Demonstrable experience working in a scientific area as a Medical Laboratory Assistant or equivalent.
* Ability to work accurately with good hand‑eye coordination.
* Experience of using common IT software.
* Experience of quality management systems.
* Experience of hospital IT systems.
* Previous experience working as a MLA in Cellular Pathology.
Technical Skills and Competencies
* Understand and work within established standard operating procedures and relevant health & safety policies.
* Good interpretive skills at bench level.
* Good attention to detail and accuracy.
* Handling biological specimens responsibly.
* Understand the importance of quality at all levels.
* Happy to work in a busy environment.
* Knowledge of microtomy.
* Experience assisting with dissection.
Knowledge
* Understanding of Cellular Pathology.
* Understanding of UKAS requirements.
* Understanding of the role of Histopathology within the NHS.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous convictions.
Employer Details
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address: One Dorset Pathology HUB, Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW.
Website: https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers
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