Medical Laboratory Assistant

2 months ago

Chichester, United Kingdom 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

The Cellular Pathology Laboratory (main base St Richards Hospital, Chichester) within the newly formed University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust currently deals with approximately 35,000 - 40,000 Histology specimens from across the West Sussex including St Richards Hospital, Chichester, Worthing Hospital and Southlands Hospital, Shoreham.

In addition to routine Histology samples the department undertakes work in Immunocytochemistry (ICC), Special Stains, Immunofluorescence, Non-Gynae Diagnostic Cytology and OSNA (Intra-operative Breast Sentinel Node testing). The main laboratory at St Richards Hospital is currently open from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, whilst the Worthing Hospital laboratory is open from 8am to 5pm, also Monday to Friday.

Key aspects of the role include Specimen Reception (logging of samples onto IT system - data entry) - so good literacy, numeracy and IT skills are required; assisting BMS & Consultant staff in the dissection area and subsequent disposal of sample remains - this will involve dealing with body tissues and fluids; general assisting throughout the department - working with some chemicals, including bringing fresh reagents from the external Flam Store to the Laboratory and taking waste chemicals to the store prior to removal, etc. (please see JD for more details).

The MLAs also undertake block & slide filing and retrieval (see above) as well as other housekeeping tasks - such as collecting specimens from other departments and preparing containers to be sent out to Clinical areas.

The department requires a strong level of teamwork across all roles to provide an excellent service to the Clinicians, Surgeons and all our Patients.

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**Improving lives**: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

**Build a career with us**: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

Main

**Responsibilities**:
Communication
- Attend and actively participate in all appropriate departmental meetings, including the daily huddles.
- Communicate relevant information to the team e.g. staff hand over.
- Liaise between laboratory staff & users of the service and deal with telephone enquiries from users, patients and other members of staff in a polite and supportive manner, seeking scientific staff advice where required.
- Ensure compliance with Data Protection/GDPR and Caldicott principles relating to the use and storage of patient information.
- Competent in the use of the LIMS and Tracking System according to authorised guidelines and protocols, including registration, verification of data, input of data and results through relevant authorisation processes.
- Achieve and maintain competency in the use of all appropriate departmental IT systems e.g. Laboratory Quality Management System
- Involvement in the audit of data held on Pathology LIMS as directed by senior members of the team, e.g. Quality Lead.
- Competent in the use of the Laboratory Specimen Tracking Systems for all authorised processes.
- Use Trust-wide HIS IT System(s) as appropriate, whilst adhering to Trust policies, guidelines and procedures.
- Using IT skills, including basic Word Processing skills, to review SOPs and other appropriate documentation and requested by senior team members.

Service Delivery and Improvement
- Participate in the receipt, registration and preparation of patient specimens as required.
- Achieve an appropriate and required level of competence in assisting, under supervision, in the provision of routine analysis of patient specimens and to undertake manual and automated laboratory investigations as required.
- Perform routine maintenance on lab

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