Higher Medical Laboratory Assistant

3 weeks ago


Nottingham, United Kingdom Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

Band 3

**Main area**
- Cellular Pathology
- **Grade**
- Band 3
- **Contract**
- Permanent: Covering a Monday to Saturday Service
- **Hours**
- 37.5 hours per week (Full time 37.5 hours 5 days per week Monday to Saturday (rotational))
- **Job ref**
- 164-5202759**Site**
- Nottingham University Hospitals
- **Town**
- Nottingham
- **Salary**
- £22,816 - £24,336 per annum
- **Salary period**
- Yearly
- **Closing**
- 24/05/2023 23:59Job overview

The post holder will provide support to the Scientific and medical staff of the department. The main duties of the role are to:
Undertake laboratory-based work including the analysis of samples using various technologies. This may be located in any of the department’s sections.

Perform sample reception duties including the receipt, barcode labelling and preparation of samples for analysis

Perform clerical tasks including data input of patient demographics and test request information

Perform general housekeeping duties including maintaining stock levels, general cleaning and waste disposal

The post holder may be based at: City and/or QMC Campus

Main duties of the job

You will find a comprehensive job description attached. This will give you a detailed description for the expectation of your role. Please note, this job description should be regarded as a guide to the duties required and is not definitive or restrictive in any way. The duties of the post may be varied from time to time in response to changing circumstances. This job description does not form part of the contract of employment.

Working for our organisation

Working hours are 37.5 hours Monday to Saturday within 8.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. The post holder will be expected to work 5 days a week covering a Monday to Saturday service on a rotational basis. You will be required to work in the Histopathology laboratories on both QMC and City Hospital NUH Campuses.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This varied role involves rotation within all routine areas of Cellular Pathology, including Embedding, Microtomy, Dissection scribe, Specimen Reception and Immunohistochemistry, so previous knowledge of these areas would be advantageous. Keyboard skills are a requirement for this post, as is the ability to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity. The ability to work well in a team and be able to communicate effectively with others is of paramount importance. In this support role there is also a requirement for an amount of manual handling.

Person specification

**Qualifications**:
Essential criteria

Desirable criteria
- NVQ level 3 in Clinical Laboratory Support or equivalent, e.g. 2 science A levels or above

Experience

Essential criteria
- Previous practical laboratory experience in a Histopathology or similar environment

Desirable criteria
- Transferrable skills
- _________________________________________

Bring your whole self to work for us at NUH. We love diversity and we value your difference, your unique skills, knowledge and experience. Becoming one of our people may realise your potential, helping us to raise our performance in delivering world class healthcare to the diverse patient populations we serve.

**Salary**: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.

Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.

At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

ID and Right to work checks: NUH authenticate all ID and right to work documentation such as passports, visa’s and driving license through a system called Trust ID. NUH will scan your ID and right to work documentation in to the Trust ID system at your face to face ID appointment. The system will run a check against the key security features within your documentation. The system will provide us with an outcome of your check which will be stored securely on your personal file along with all other pre-employment check documentation.

Consent:

- Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the **Occupational Health Department **confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.



  • Nottingham, United Kingdom Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    The post holder will provide support to the Scientific and medical staff of the department. The main duties of the role are to: Undertake laboratory-based work including the analysis of samples using various technologies. This may be located in any of the department’s sections. Perform sample reception duties including the receipt, barcode labelling and...


  • Nottingham, United Kingdom Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    Band 3 **Main area** - Cellular Pathology **Grade** - Band 3 **Contract** - Permanent: Covering a Monday to Saturday Service **Hours** - 37.5 hours per week (Full time 37.5 hours 5 days per week Monday to Saturday (rotational)) **Job ref** - 164-5517598 **Site** - Nottingham University Hospitals **Town** - Nottingham **Salary** - £22,816 - £24,336...


  • Nottingham, United Kingdom Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    Band 3 **Main area** - Cellular Pathology **Grade** - Band 3 **Contract** - Permanent: Covering a Monday to Saturday Service **Hours** - 37.5 hours per week (Full time 37.5 hours 5 days per week Monday to Saturday (rotational)) **Job ref** - 164-5517598 **Site** - Nottingham University Hospitals **Town** - Nottingham **Salary** - £22,816 - £24,336...


  • Nottingham, United Kingdom Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    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...


  • Nottingham, United Kingdom Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    Band 2 **Main area** - Histopathology **Grade** - Band 2 **Contract** - Fixed term: 12 months **Hours** - Full time - 37.5 hours per week (5 days a week on a Rotational basis to cover Monday - Saturday service.) **Job ref** - 164-5314735 **Site** - QMC and City hospital **Town** - Nottigham **Salary** - £22,383 per annum **Salary period** -...


  • Nottingham, United Kingdom Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    Band 2 **Main area** - Histopathology **Grade** - Band 2 **Contract** - Fixed term: 12 months **Hours** - Full time - 37.5 hours per week (5 days a week on a Rotational basis to cover Monday - Saturday service.) **Job ref** - 164-5314735 **Site** - QMC and City hospital **Town** - Nottigham **Salary** - £22,383 per annum **Salary period** -...


  • 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,...


  • Nottingham, United Kingdom Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    Band 3 **Main area** - Clinical Microbiology **Grade** - Band 3 **Contract** - Permanent **Hours** - Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shifts will be either 7.5hr during the day or a 12.5 hr night shift which are in blocks of three.) **Job ref** - 164-5442256 **Site** - QMC campus **Town** - Nottingham **Salary** - £22,816 - £24,336 per...


  • Nottingham, United Kingdom Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    Band 3 **Main area** - Clinical Microbiology **Grade** - Band 3 **Contract** - Permanent **Hours** - Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shifts will be either 7.5hr during the day or a 12.5 hr night shift which are in blocks of three.) **Job ref** - 164-5442256 **Site** - QMC campus **Town** - Nottingham **Salary** - £22,816 - £24,336 per...


  • Nottingham, United Kingdom Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    Band 3 **Main area** - Clinical Microbiology - **Grade** - Band 3 - **Contract** - Permanent - **Hours** - Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shifts will be either 7.5hr during the day or a 12.5 hr night shift which are in blocks of three.) - **Job ref** - 164-4968175**Site** - QMC campus - **Town** - Nottingham - **Salary** - £21,730 - £23,177 per annum -...


  • Nottingham, United Kingdom Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    Band 3 **Main area** - Additional Laboratory Staff - **Grade** - Band 3 - **Contract** - Permanent - **Hours** - Full time - Part time 30 hours per week (Shift work, Early, day, late and night shifts) - **Job ref** - 164-5182655**Site** - Queens Medical Centre Nottingham & City Hospital - **Town** - Nottingham - **Salary** - £21,730 - £23,177 Per Annum -...


  • Nottingham, United Kingdom Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    Band 3 **Main area** - Additional Laboratory Staff - **Grade** - Band 3 - **Contract** - Permanent - **Hours** - Full time - Part time - Flexible working - Compressed hours - Term time hours - Annualised hours 37.5 hours per week - **Job ref** - 164-4754338**Site** - Queens Medical Centre Nottingham & City Hospital - **Town** - Nottingham - **Salary** -...


  • Nottingham, United Kingdom Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    Band 2 **Main area** - Genomics **Grade** - Band 2 **Contract** - Fixed term: 12 months **Hours** - Full time - 37.5 hours per week **Job ref** - 164-5395161 **Site** - Nottingham University Hospitals **Town** - Nottingham **Salary** - £22,383 per annum **Salary period** - Yearly **Closing** - 12/07/2023 23:59 Job overview Nottingham : Genomics...


  • Nottingham, United Kingdom Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts Full time

    Perform laboratory pre-analytical techniques according to the departments 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...


  • Nottingham, United Kingdom Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    Band 3 **Main area** - CAS **Grade** - Band 3 **Contract** - 0 months (Bank) **Hours** - Full time - Part time - Flexible working - Compressed hours - Term time hours - Other 0 hours per week (Bank) **Job ref** - 164-5382914 **Site** - QMC and City hospital laboratories **Town** - Nottingham **Salary** - £22,816 - £24,336 Bank **Salary period** -...


  • Nottingham, United Kingdom Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    Band 2 **Main area** - Laboratory Administrator - **Grade** - Band 2 - **Contract** - Permanent - **Hours** - Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Job ref** - 164-4655467**Site** - Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust - **Town** - Nottingham - **Salary** - £20,270 - £21,318 per annum - **Salary period** - Yearly - **Closing** - Today at 23:59Job...


  • Nottingham, United Kingdom Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    Band 2 **Main area** - Laboratory Administrator - **Grade** - Band 2 - **Contract** - Permanent - **Hours** - Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Job ref** - 164-5334261**Site** - Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust - **Town** - Nottingham - **Salary** - £22,383 per annum - **Salary period** - Yearly - **Closing** - 11/06/2023 23:59 - **Interview...


  • Nottingham, United Kingdom Interact Medical Full time

    Medicine – Gastroenterology (StR Higher) We are looking for candidates with immediate availability for StR Higher grade Doctors specialising in Medicine – Gastroenterology. We are inviting applications for the position of Medicine – Gastroenterology (StR Higher) . We are looking for candidates with immediate availability for StR Higher grade...


  • Nottingham, United Kingdom Interact Medical Full time

    Medicine – Gastroenterology (StR Higher) We are looking for candidates with immediate availability for StR Higher grade Doctors specialising in Medicine – Gastroenterology. We are inviting applications for the position of Medicine – Gastroenterology (StR Higher) . We are looking for candidates with immediate availability for StR Higher grade...


  • Nottingham, United Kingdom Arrow Orthodontics Ltd Full time

    **Job Title**:Dental Laboratory Assistant **Purpose of the Job**:We are looking to employ a Plaster Room Technician to come and work in our busy, modern, expanding Dental Laboratory. No experience necessary as full training will be given. Applicants should ideally be dextrous and practical. We will offer a competitive salary to the successful applicant....