Medical Laboratory Assistant

2 weeks ago


Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for two individuals to join the Microbiology team at the Hull University Teaching Hospital. We are looking for individuals who will be enthusiastic and dedicated additions to our friendly team to enable us to provide a high quality and efficient Microbiology diagnostic service to our patients and users of the service.

The successful candidates will be working alongside a team of Associate Practitioners and Biomedical Scientists five days per week and full training will be provided. Once suitably trained weekend, evening and bank holiday participation will be required.

Main duties of the job

Receipt and sorting of samples into the department

Pre analytical preparation of samples

Data inputting of patient information/requests onto the laboratory computer

Telephone enquiry and results service

Assisting in the general cleanliness and tidying of the section

Routine analyser preparation and operation

Perform basic laboratory procedures disinfecting work surfaces, monitoring and recording temperatures and the use of autoclaves.

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

Good general education including Maths and English

Experience and Knowledge Required

Essential

oWorking as a member of a team

Desirable

Previous laboratory experience Knowledge and understanding of laboratory safety and use of PPE

Skills and Attributes

Essential

Good practical skills including manual dexterity Good computer and keyboard skills

Aptitude and Personal Qualities

Essential

oAble to work flexibly

Desirable

oAble to deal with problems in a calm and efficient manner

Values & Behaviours

Essential

Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours

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