Overview
To perform clerical, technical and scientific work relating to the laboratory in a professional and competent manner, whilst being supervised by a professionally qualified member of staff at a hub pathology site.
Responsibilities
* Undertake simple pathology investigations.
* Report factual data and information.
* Package samples for onward transport in a safe and timely manner.
* Monitor and evaluate the movement of laboratory specimens, blood and tissues.
* Support point of care testing.
* Support blood transfusion and Haemobank management.
* Deal with all patients, referring clinician and consultant requests for information promptly and efficiently.
* Assist with research and development.
* Operate instrumentation for measuring pathology analytes.
* Maintain communication with people on routine pathology issues.
* Develop own personal development.
* Monitor and maintain health and safety and security for self and others.
* Contribute to the implementation of services.
* Ensure own actions promote quality.
* Promote people\'s equality, diversity and rights.
* Acknowledge the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) and understand own responsibility as agreed with line manager in the prevention and control of HCAI.
About us
Medical Laboratory Assistant/Nottingham/Tollerton/Ad-Hoc Shifts Spire Nottingham Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join the bank team. Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care.
Job description
Medical Laboratory Assistant/Nottingham/Tollerton/Ad-Hoc Shifts Spire Nottingham Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join the bank team. Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care.
Duties and responsibilities
* To perform clerical, technical and scientific work relating to the laboratory in a professional and competent manner, whilst being supervised by a professionally qualified member of staff at a hub pathology site.
* Undertake simple pathology investigations.
* Report factual data and information.
* Package samples for onward transport in a safe and timely manner.
* Monitor and evaluate the movement of laboratory specimens, blood and tissues.
* Support point of care testing.
* Support blood transfusion and Haemobank management.
* Deal with all patients, referring clinician and consultant requests for information promptly and efficiently.
* Assist with research and development.
* Operate instrumentation for measuring pathology analytes.
* Maintain communication with people on routine pathology issues.
* Develop own personal development.
* Monitor and maintain health and safety and security for self and others.
* Contribute to the implementation of services.
* Ensure own actions promote quality.
* Promote people\'s equality, diversity and rights.
* Acknowledge the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) and understand own responsibility as agreed with line manager in the prevention and control of HCAI.
Qualifications and training
* GCSEs (or equivalent) including a science subject
Experience
* Experience of scientific laboratory functions
* Experience of reporting scientific results
* Experience of working to explicit instructions
* Experience of working in an independent sector medical laboratory
Knowledge and technical ability
* Understands a range of routine and non-routine work procedures, requiring base level practical and keyboard skills
* Possess equipment and medical devices competence
* Ability to check and calibrate equipment
* Possess the mandatory training requirements for role including infection control and health and safety competencies
* Knowledge of accountable practice
* Data processing
* Ability to report scientific results
* Continuing professional development in laboratory specialities
* Numerical skills
* Trained on MS Office and other relevant packages e.g. scientific reporting systems
* English language to IELTS 7.0
* Possess simple troubleshooting processes
* Can commission new equipment
* Ability to train others
* Maintained interest in scientific subjects
Bank benefits
* Bank colleagues are paid weekly
* We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave
* Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park
* Access to Spire Healthcare pension
* Access to Blue Light Card discounts
* Smartspending discounts via Spire for You
* Wellbeing Centre access via Spire for You
* Free uniform
* Free DBS
* Full induction, including mandatory training updates
* Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts
* Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire\'s specialist Resourcing Team
Our values
* Driving clinical excellence
* Doing the right thing
* Caring is our passion
* Keeping it simple
* Delivering on our promises
* Succeeding and celebrating together
Closing date
Closing date: We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
Disclosures
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to check for previous criminal convictions.
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