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Medical Laboratory Assistant - Microbiology

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York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

17d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Science
    Healthcare
  • Kingston upon Hull

AI generated summary

  • You need to be reliable, hard-working, able to work shifts, follow protocols, handle samples safely, maintain teamwork, and manage queries while complying with confidentiality policies.
  • You will handle clinical samples, follow SOPs, maintain cleanliness, sort specimens, manage data entry, comply with confidentiality, and promote teamwork, including weekend duties as needed.

Requirements

  • We are looking for 7 suitable candidates to join our busy and friendly team in Hull Microbiology as Medical Laboratory Assistants.
  • We are looking to appoint candidates who are reliable, hard-working, and who would welcome the challenge of joining our team.
  • It will eventually be a contractual requirement for the successful candidates to participate in the late shifts, weekend and bank holidays rosters.
  • Complies with good work practices in accordance with the standards of UKAS and other relevant professional and legislative bodies.
  • Attend and completes appropriate meetings and mandatory training
  • Maintain good working relations with all staff, and promote effective teamwork.
  • Participate in weekend/bank holiday rosters as required.
  • Perform work strictly in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Safe handling of blood, urine and other clinical samples.
  • Stores samples and reagents appropriately.
  • Sorts specimens and forms, identifying any problems or anomalies with samples.
  • Performs general housekeeping duties, such as cleaning, disinfecting and record-keeping.
  • Deals with queries from other departments or the public, complying with relevant Trust confidentiality policies.
  • Uses laboratory computer systems according to the authorised protocols – includes data input and recall.

Responsibilities

  • Complies with good work practices in accordance with the standards of UKAS and other relevant professional and legislative bodies.
  • Attend and completes appropriate meetings and mandatory training
  • Maintain good working relations with all staff, and promote effective teamwork.
  • Participate in weekend/bank holiday rosters as required.
  • Perform work strictly in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Safe handling of blood, urine and other clinical samples.
  • Stores samples and reagents appropriately.
  • Sorts specimens and forms, identifying any problems or anomalies with samples.
  • Performs general housekeeping duties, such as cleaning, disinfecting and record-keeping.
  • Deals with queries from other departments or the public, complying with relevant Trust confidentiality policies.
  • Uses laboratory computer systems according to the authorised protocols – includes data input and recall.

FAQs

What is the job title for the position being offered?

The job title is Medical Laboratory Assistant - Microbiology.

How many candidates are being sought for this position?

We are looking for 7 suitable candidates to join our team.

What qualities are you looking for in candidates?

We are looking for individuals who are reliable, hard-working, innovative, sociable, and work well as part of a team.

Will the successful candidates need to work shifts?

Yes, it will eventually be a contractual requirement for the successful candidates to participate in the late shifts, weekend, and bank holiday rosters.

Where will the main duties of the post be based?

The main duties will be based in the Microbiology Laboratory.

What types of tasks will the Medical Laboratory Assistants perform?

Tasks include preparation of clinical specimens for testing, handling telephone queries from other healthcare professionals, reception and admin duties, and various technical and clerical roles.

Is the laboratory accredited?

Yes, the laboratory is UKAS accredited.

What training is expected from the Medical Laboratory Assistants?

Medical Laboratory Assistants are required to attend and complete appropriate meetings and mandatory training.

What benefits are provided for this position?

Benefits include access to the NHS Pension Scheme, 27 days holiday rising to 33 days, paid and unpaid leave options, an Employee Assistance Programme, NHS Car Lease scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, and discounts on various services.

Who can be contacted for further information about the role?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Karen Webster, Senior Biomedical Scientist, at karen.webster24@nhs.net or call 01482 674315.

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York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Science & Healthcare
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Employees
2012
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York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale. We manage eight hospital sites and have a workforce of around 10,000 staff working across our hospitals and in the community. Our membership scheme means that you can find out more about our services and plans for the future and you can get involved. You have no obligations as a member, but there are lots of ways of getting involved - from voting for candidates to be on our Council of Governors, special events for members, to receiving member newsletters - and much more.