Microbiology Higher Medical Laboratory Assistants

6 months ago


Nottingham, United Kingdom Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

The Microbiology department at the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS trust have some exciting opportunities following a significant investiment to allow the service to grow and be able to provide a comprehensive 24/7 clinical diagnostic microbiology service. We have permanent posts within our Medical Laboratory Assistant team. The role of a Medical Laboratory Assistant is varied and involves supporting the scientific staff (Biomedical Scientists) and as such is a key role in supporting a diagnostic service.

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

**Work will include**:

- the receipt, sorting, and preparation of patient samples
- maintaining stocks of consumable items
- disposal of biological waste
- operating and maintaining laboratory equipment
- performing general housekeeping duties
- clerical tasks including data input of patient demographics and test request information
- answer telephone enquiries and perform visitor reception duties

Previous experience in an NHS clinical laboratory would be an advantage but is not essential as full training will be provided. As important as laboratory experience is a positive attitude, experience of working effectively in a busy team environment doing work which may have been repetitive in nature but requires good concentration and attention to detail is also experience that we are looking for.

A good level of secondary education is required with English, Maths and Science to GCSE (Grade A-C / 4 to 9) in addition an A Level or BTEC / NVQ equivalent qualifications.

The Clinical Microbiology service is a comprehensive medical microbiology service handling in excess of 900,000 microbiology and virology samples per year. We are a well established Institute of Biomedical Science training centre and provide opportunities across a variety of professional qualifications for individuals that are able to demonstrate the key skills to progress within their microbiology career.

Please note this service is a 24/7 provision and therefore individuals must be flexible and able to work on all shifts including night shift provision.

For full details of the role please see the attached Job description.

Please note that your supporting statement is an important part of the selection process. We recommend that you use the personal spec titles and indicate how you meet the role.

Please also provide an answer to the following question within your supporting statement:
Why is it important for a hospital to have a microbiology laboratory? Answers should only be a maximum of five lines.

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT DUE TO HIGH VOLUME APPLICATIONS THIS POST MAY CLOSE EARLY IF SUFFICIENT APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE.



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