Medical Lab Assistant

4 weeks ago

Manchester, United Kingdom UK Health Security Agency Full time

Job summary

Virology, delivered from the Manchester Royal Infirmary site employs approximately 100 staff and has a workload exceeding 1,000,000 specimens per year. The department embraces a modern clinical virology service combining some traditional methodologies with a range of laboratory automation.

The post holder will act as a laboratory assistant to provide support to the scientific team providing services to patients and clients as an aid to clinical diagnosis.

You will be expected to work hours, flexible between the hours of 8 - 8 Monday to Sunday

There are three positions available: 2 x permanent roles and one fixed term position for 12 months. Roles we be offered in merit order.

Main duties of the job

Sample receipt and handing Sample preparation and reagent preparation following protocols Clerical duties, including PC use, data entry, phone enquiries Provide results service to wards, GPs, and other hospitals Deal with patients, visitors, and deliveries Monitor and maintain appropriate stock levels, receipt of deliveries and preparation of orders Clean and disinfect equipment and laboratory areas Perform manual, semi-automated and automated tests according to protocols Disposal of patient samples in accordance with relevant guidelines Autoclaving of waste material and patient samples (moderate lifting) Portering duties, exchange of gas cylinders (moderate lifting) Work in a safe manner in accordance with Laboratory Health and Safety policies and procedures Process specimens, sub culturing of specimens, clean and maintain equipment, assist BMS staff in analytical techniques, and use of automated equipment within Containment Level 3 laboratory Use of automated equipment and its cleaning and maintenance within Containment Level 2 laboratories Participate in Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities and assist the department in maintaining UKAS accreditation Participate in audit processes, drug trials, research projects as required Assist in the production of bacteriological culture media Occasionally work under remote supervision of a Registered Biomedical Scientist following defined SOP/protocols and refer non routine issues to their supervisor

About us

We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.

UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Medical Laboratory Assistant. Previous experience in a similar role although advantageous is not essential as all necessary training will be given to the post holder. The post holder will work as part of the laboratory team, providing a high level of microbiological analysis to provide patients with the highest level of diagnosis and laboratory is accredited by UKAS (ISO15189 standard)We actively encourage CPD activities.

The department requires staff to support the department in delivering a comprehensive Virology service over 7 days. Staff may be required to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, throughout the 24-hour period if appropriate to the post.

The laboratory has a friendly atmosphere with a good team spirit and offers the opportunity for you to develop personally and professionally. The department is a designated IBMS training laboratory, has an extensive quality system in operation and is fully accredited.

Essential Criteria:

Experience of working in a health care environment Clear communicator with good writing, data entry and telephone skills ensuring accuracy Ability to work effectively as part of a team Problem solving skills Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own workload to set deadlines An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust Good time keeping Flexible approach to work Ability to follow written protocols An understanding of, and commitment to, equality of opportunity and good working relationships

Desirable Criteria:

Evidence of on-going training and development Previous laboratory experience

Selection Process:

This vacancy will be assessed using a competency-based framework which will assess your Qualifications, knowledge and experience and / or skills and capabilities outlined in the essential criteria.

Stage 1: Application & Sift Competency-based assessments

You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the above listedessential criteria, and this will be in the form of

a CV/ Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application)

a 750 word Statement of Suitability.

This should outline how you consider your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.

The CV / Application form and Statement of Suitability will be marked separately, and you must pass both to move forward to interview.

Longlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist.

Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on 'Experience of working in a healthcare environment'.

If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview & assessment

Please do not exceed 750 words . We will not consider any words over and above this number.

Feedback will not be provided at this stage.

Stage 2: Interview

You will be invited to a (single) face to face interview.

Knowledge, experience, skills & abilities will be tested at interview.

There may be a Technical Test/assessment.

If face to face interviews are planned, in exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview.

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Eligibility Criteria

Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (includingby definition internal applicants).

Security Clearance Level Requirement

Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Basic Personnel Security Standard.

Working for the Civil Service:

TheCivil Service Codesets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission'srecruitment principles.

The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment.

Its important to note that there are currently exceptions to applications being considered if your conviction relates to any of the following:

life sentences

arson

sexual offences

hate and terror offences

Some departments will also consider the specific offence against the nature of the business, , a conviction for fraud may rule you out for a finance role.

If you are interviewed for the post and do not meet the required threshold for the specified grade, your application may be assessed against a similar, lower grade role and you may be offered the post should one be available

Starting salary

Entrants to the Civil Service are expected to start on the minimum of the pay band.

The internal roles rules apply to existing Civil Servants, level transfers move on current salary or the pay range minimum, transfers on promotion move to new pay range minimum or receive 10% increase.

Either case is determined by whichever is the highest.

For further details please refer to the Information Sheet - Starting Salaries & Benefits attachment

Person Specification

Knowledge and experience

Essential

Experience of working in a health care environment.

Desirable

Evidence of on-going training and development Previously worked in Laboratory

Skills and capabilities

Essential

Clear communicator with good writing, data entry and telephone skills ensuring accuracy Ability to work effectively as part of a team Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own workload to set deadlines An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust Good time keeping Flexible approach to work Ability to follow written protocols

Skills and capabilities

Essential

Problem solving skills

Equality and diversity

Essential

An understanding of, and commitment to, equality of opportunity and good working relationships

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