Medical Laboratory Assistant
1 month ago
Job summary To undertake a wide range of basic routine laboratory tasks including specimen processing, removal and safe disposal of waste and laboratoryclerical duties, in support of the diagnostic services of the department.
The post holder will operate under the supervision of Biomedical Scientists.
The post holder will work as part of the laboratory team providing a 24/7 service as required (including covering unsocial hours , evenings,weekends and bank holidays).
When appropriate the post holder will liaise with laboratory staff, medical staff and other hospital staff, customers, members of the public and otherexternal contacts.
The Infection Sciences service is a collaboration between North Bristol NHS Trust and UKHSA and as such the post holder will be required,possibly at short notice, to respond to public health emergencies, including outbreaks and other emergency situations To understand more about Pathology at NBT, click here to watch our video.
Main duties of the job Under the supervision of a State Registered Biomedical Scientist: o To receive, sort, unpack, label and process specimens in the To understand the use of the laboratory information system (LIMS) and undertake data entry for samples received and To electronically request and receive tests and look up results To solve minor problems with mislabelled or mislaid samples and to generate Collect and transfer laboratory consumables and samples to and from delivery points, storage areas and To accurately prepare samples for To follow various technical To maintain a high standard of competence in the performance of all tests appropriate to To ensure important or unusual results are drawn to the attention of senior staff and to report complaints or anomalies as soon To perform general laboratory duties checking and cleaning instruments/equipment, recording temperatures, preparing To perform general clerical duties telephone answering, dealing with queries and data Assist in the training of other MLA To rotate through all relevant sections of the department as To undertake sterilisation and disposal of laboratory waste including collection of discard and waste material, loading and unloadingdiscard bins to autoclaves, transfer of laboratory waste to designated collection/disposal areas.
About us North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset fromour award-winning hospital building at Southmead.
We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre ofexcellence in a range of services and major specialities.
Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provideexceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-classexperience for everyone who uses our services.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals.
We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a teamthat represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
The Bacteriology Laboratory in Bristol forms part of Infection Sciences and is situated within the purpose-built Pathology Sciences Building atSouthmead Hospital, North Bristol Trust.
A second small laboratory is situated within the Royal United Hospital in Bath.
In total, the Laboratoryundertakes approximately million tests per annum and overall employs 200 highly motivated and dedicated staff.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see above and Job Description attached.
Please note the above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role.
You will carry out other duties as mayreasonably be required by the organisation.
The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation.
Person Specification Personal Qualities and Special Circumstances Essential Reliable, conscientious, and punctual Ability to accept direction Willingness to learn Participation in unsocial hours work Education, Training and Qualifications Essential Good written and verbal English Good basic education including GCSE in Mathematics and English Language (or equivalent) Desirable NVQ level 3 clinical support work or A levels in Science or related subjects, or relevant experience Work experience and Knowledge Essential Interest in science and technology Basic knowledge of health and safety and safe working practices Experience of using computerised data systems Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel Desirable Experience of working in a laboratory Experience of working as part of a team Experience of following standard working procedures/protocols Experience training others Understanding of current data protection legislation Skills and Capabilities Essential Clear communicator with good writing and telephone skills ensuring accuracy and attention to detail Problem solving skills Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own workload to set deadlines Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
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