Medical Laboratory Assistant
1 week ago
Job summary
We are recruiting for two Medical Laboratory Assistants. One post is a Permanent position and the other is Fixed term for 1 year.
Applications are invited from ambitious and hardworking individuals to work as a Medical Laboratory Assistant in the busy Cellular Pathology department based at the West Suffolk Hospital. We are looking for a passionate member of staff, to join the busy, friendly team, who can help maintain and develop the excellent work of the Cellular Pathology laboratory in delivering a high quality, efficient service.
Main duties of the job
The department handles approximately 20,000 requests (including non-gynae cytology) and forms an integral part of cancer pathways.
Reporting to the BMS staff, this post involves working as part of a team to provide the day-to-day Cellular Pathology technical service. The successful applicant will be a dynamic, conscientious, and enthusiastic individual, capable of careful and accurate work. You will have good IT skills, hold GCSE qualifications in a science subject, English, and maths, at grades A-C (or equivalent), and have a willingness to develop your knowledge and skills to undertake the role successfully and will exhibit a commitment to the development of yourself and the discipline.
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see full job description attached to view main responsibilities of role.
STAFF CAR PARKING
Staff Car Parking on the West Suffolk Hospital Site is eligible for individuals working outside of the core hours, 07:00 18:30.
For individuals working within the core hours, the Trust offers parking off site at the Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, which is serviced by a regular shuttle bus to and from the Hospital. Details of the bus timetable can be found in the on-line starter pack on the West Suffolk Hospital website.
This parking restriction does not apply if an individual is required to work on a weekend or if they are required to complete on call duties within their role.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
oGCSE Maths and English (A-C) or equivalent
Desirable
oAppropriate NVQ level 3/diploma
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
oAwareness of the work performed in a hospital laboratory.
Desirable
oPractical experience of working in a Biomedical Science laboratory oKnowledge of Pathology IT systems oPrevious relevant experience of working in the NHS
Skills & Abilities
Essential
oGood verbal and written communication skills. oDemonstrable interpersonal skills - can work as part of a team. oAbility to concentrate for prolonged periods of time. oManual dexterity appropriate to activities associated with post.
Personal Qualities
Essential
oHigh level of accuracy and attention to detail. oStrives for excellence. oSelf-motivated. oFlexible approach to working hours and duties to respond to the needs of the service. oAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlines. oPuts the patient first in everything that is undertaken. oAwareness of self and impact on others. oAble to work with body fluids and hazardous materials.-
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