Medical Laboratory Assistant Haem

7 days ago


Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Please see JD & Person Specification for full details.

Key responsibilities To develop the knowledge and skills required for the preparation of specimens forprocessing relevant to the department (within departmental scope of practice and SOPs).

Adhere to all Health and Safety policies and work within HSE and departmental Healthand Safety regulations Undertake day to day maintenance, calibration, control, troubleshooting and operation ofall routine and specialised equipment within the section(s), as directed by department Comply with all quality standards and adhere to the quality management systemspertaining to the department.

Stock control and where directed the ordering of supplies as required.
March 2024 Ensure compliance with departmental Standard Operating Procedures, working on owninitiative with supervision available.

Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies and legislation. To record incidents and non-conformities in conjunction with more senior and clinical staffas soon as possible in-line with procedures. Involved in the supervision, teaching, and advising of other staff.

Comply with Standards of Proficiency, competence and conduct as directed Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all aspects of Information Governance Undertake duties as required by the department dependent upon working patterns.

Participates in the Trust Personal Development Programme and works towards identifieddevelopment needs

Main Tasks:

  • Knowledge,Training & Experience Build upon the post holders technical knowledge, training and experience.
Identifyingtraining and development needs at annual appraisal To ensure compliance with all local and national standards of work practice e.g., UKAS. To maintain the knowledge necessary to assist with performing procedures duringrotation through the laboratory sections as directed. To have gained the necessary knowledge and skills sufficient to work independently, withthe minimum of supervision (within SOPs).


To maintain personal and professional development by attending training, lectures, studydays and workshops as and when relevant or as directed.

Read all relevant literature provided. Maintain knowledge of operational policies and procedures through use of thedepartmental electronic notice board and document management system.
Communication & Relationship Skills To deal sympathetically during liaison with colleagues, other healthcare professionals andstaff from external organisations. To use empathy and understanding to ensure that technical, clinical, and linguisticbarriers to understanding are overcome.


To report results to clinicians and other service users in a professional manner To provide advice to clinicians and other service users regarding specimen types asappropriate and directed Communicates any internal or external department difficulties, problems, accidents, orincidents from affecting the department to a section leader/manager promptly.

Scientific & Technical Skills To prepare specimens for diagnostic testing.

This involves assessing the suitability andappropriateness of specimens submitted to the laboratory:

Sort, label, prioritise anddistribute specimens, data entry for patient data and test request, reject unsuitablespecimens and requests onto LIMS / computer system, as per departmental procedures.

To refer problematic specimens to the appropriate line -manager or supervisor for furtheraction if deemed necessary. Develop knowledge of medical terms and acronyms to ensure that clinical details arecorrectly entered to computer system, when appropriate.


Use of LIMS computer system to gather set lists and extract information from LIMSdatabase for general telephone enquiries by staff from other departments, surgeries orhospitals as directed Scanning of request forms into computer database for storage as directed.

Has highly developed physical skills sufficient to operate a pipette with the requiredaccuracy. Will have sufficient hand eye co-ordination to move trays and racks around asrequired on large pieces of automated equipment. To analyse, under supervision from qualified staff, specimens for screening, diagnosticand clinical management of patients.

March 2024 To perform method and instrument quality procedures, in accordance with StandardOperating procedures (SOPs), as directed and seeking guidance and referral toappropriate line -manager or supervisor for further action when necessary.

Tasks will bedepartmental specific/dependent. To perform basic troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance on specialist equipment. To refer complex problems relating to breakdown/unavailability of analytical systems tothe appropriate line -manager or supervisor. Archive and store and retrieve specimens.

Use LIMS and specimen tracking databases to locate archived specimens that have workoutstanding or retrospectively added. Participate in record keeping, to include fridge/freezer monitoring, reagent inventory andstock consumables control. Identify and safely pr

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