Medical Laboratory Assistant
4 weeks ago
Job summary
Applications are invited from suitably experienced individuals for the post of Medical Laboratory Assistant within the Clinical Chemistry laboratory of our Blood Sciences Department, based at Birmingham Women's Hospital.
The successful applicant will work in the Clinical Chemistry/ Foetal Anamoly Screening Reception. They will ensure the timely preparation of specimens to aid diagnosis and treatment. The post holder will also assist with the maintenance and running of laboratory equipment and support the point of care service.
The Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust provides the widest range of paediatric and maternity services for Birmingham, the West Midlands and beyond, with over 300,000 patient visits every year. The Chemistry Laboratory includes the FAS service, one of the largest in the Country
You will be joining the department at the beginning of an exciting transformation as the two department merges.
We are looking for a highly motivated and competent individual to enhance the team.
The post holder will be expected to participate in the Clinical Chemistry out of hour's service. As we progress with our modernisation there is an expectation that your routine place of work may include both hospitals
Main duties of the job
Area to be worked in
Receipt of all samples for Clinical Chemistry and Foetal Anomaly Screening
Receipt and dispatch of Research and Development samples
Sample preparation for analytical platforms.
Data entry for all samples
Sending samples onto specialist laboratories
Receipt of deliveries and forward movement to the correct department.
Welcoming of visitor for all Pathology areas
Clerical and Administration duties as required
Collection of samples from Clinical areas
Basic Analyser maintenance
Result entry and checking.
Stock Management
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Science GCSE Level or equivalent
Desirable
Business Admin NVQ 2/3
Knowledge/ Experience
Essential
Knowledge across a range of work procedures and practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience. Typing experience Familiar with basic computer operation and word processing.
Desirable
Working in a paediatric reception area Ability to deal with paediatric samples Knowledge of Clinical Terminology Previous experience in a paediatric laboratory environment Experience with laboratory IT systems and document management Example of working within an NHS team-
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