Medical Laboratory Assistant

2 weeks ago

Nottingham, United Kingdom Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

Band 3

**Main area**
- Clinical Pathology

**Grade**
- Band 3

**Contract**
- Permanent

**Hours**
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week

**Job ref**
- 164-5858788

**Site**
- QMC

**Town**
- Nottingham

**Salary**
- £22,816 - £24,336 per annum

**Salary period**
- Yearly

**Closing**
- 17/02/2024 23:59

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our Immunology Team which is part of Clinical Pathology at QMC. The hours of work will be 37.5 / week (Monday-Friday 9.00am-5.00pm )

The department provides a wide range of analytical, diagnostic, interpretative and consultative service to Hospitals, Clinics and GP Practices.

Main duties of the job

You will be required to undertake laboratory tasks that are required for the smooth operation of this busy department. Duties include checking and sorting specimens and laboratory reagents, receiving telephone enquiries, sorting mail, filing and retrieving samples and paperwork, general office duties such as photocopying, printing and scanning and laboratory duties such as decontamination of equipment and cleaning of laboratory areas. The main purpose is to support the department in the delivery of a high quality diagnostic service.

The successful applicant must have good interpersonal skills and demonstrate excellent communication skills to facilitate working in a team of BMS staff, as well as other healthcare professionals. Previous experience in this type of role will be an advantage. High levels of concentration and attention to detail are also required. This role involves occasional lifting/carrying/walking. You will have excellent organisational skills, and also able to deal with the pressure of managing your own work. A good standard of education (to GCSE level or equivalent) is necessary as are good keyboard skills. Full in-service training will be provided.

Working for our organisation

With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Perform laboratory pre-analytical techniques according to the department’s Standard Operating Procedures

Follow laboratory processes for the referring of samples to external laboratories, using associated IT software where applicable

Be aware of and follow the systems and processes of the departments Quality Management System (QMS), interacting where appropriate via the QPulse system

Be aware of and input appropriately to the departments ISO 15189:2012 compliance processes

Perform sample reception duties including sample acceptance, receiving, sorting, labelling, bar coding and racking of samples on arrival.

Load samples onto automation

File, archive and retrieve samples, dispatch samples to referral sites as appropriate.

Perform clerical tasks including data input of patient demographics and request details and the filing, copying and retrieval of request forms.

Where applicable, accurately enter information onto the Pathology IT system following SOPs

Answer telephone enquiries and perform visitor reception duties.

Perform general house-keeping duties including safe disposal of waste, general cleaning and tidying

Perform pre analytical and track equipment cleaning, calibration and maintenance in accordance with documented schedules

Maintain stocks of laboratory supplies including ensuring adequate supplies of general laboratory items.

Comply with Trust policies and national legislation regarding confidentiality of patient information, the Data Protection Act 1998 and Health and Safety law.

Work flexibly and undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade as required.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria
- Educated to GCSE or equivalent standard with passes at A-C or equivalent in English & Maths, or equivalent experience

Desirable criteria
- IBMS Certificate of Achievement

Experience

Essential criteria
- Can demonstrate numeric and literacy skills in the context of interacting with IT systems, data entry and using dashboards

Desirable criteria
- Previous lab experience

Communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria
- Evidence of team work

Planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria
- Evidence of time management skills

Desirable criteria
- Evidence of problem solving
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Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team i

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