Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant to join a dedicated team in a modern department, providing a high-quality service
Duties will include laboratory and administrative tasks which maybe of a complex nature.
Although no formal qualifications are required for this post, it will be important to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills. Previous experience in laboratory support work is also essential
University Hospitals Dorset Cellular Pathology department has a high quality UKAS accreditation record and it is an approved laboratory for Registration and Specialist training by the IBMS.
The Cellular Pathology team is made up of different grades of Scientist, including Medical laboratory staff, associate practitioners and biomedical scientists the aim being putting the patient first and delivering a high-quality service
The role is fulltime, and you will be required to work 37.5 hours per week
Additional contact information
Rita Perdigao - Senior Biomedical Scientist
rita.perdigao@uhd.nhs.uk
0300 019 5658
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
The main duties of this role will be to support BMS staff in providing analysis of specimens received using complex diagnostic procedures across Cellular Pathology. Other duties include microtomy and assisting the Specialist Biomedical Scientist at dissection
About us
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good General Education
- 'A' levels or equivalent in Science
Desirable
- Completion of Pathology Support Worker qualification or IBMS Support Staff portfolio part 1 and 2.
- Further scientific qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in scientific area as a Medical Laboratory Assistant or equivalent
- Able to work accurately and with good hand-eye co-ordination
- Experience of using common IT software
Desirable
- Previous experience working as a MLA in Cellular Pathology
- Experience of quality management system
- Experience of using hospital IT systems
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Must be able to understand and work within established Standard Operating Procedures and relevant Health & Safety policies, including COSHH
- Work flexibly in response to changing circumstances.
- Works within limits of responsibility
- Good interpretive skills at bench level
- Good attention to detail and accuracy
- Handling biological specimens
- Recognises and reports problems as they arise
Desirable
- Understand the importance of quality at all levels of our work.
- Happy to work in a busy environment
- Knowledge of microtomy
- Demonstrable experience in assisting dissection
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Cellular Pathology
Desirable
- Understanding of UKAS requirements
- Understand the role of Histopathology within the NHS.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good General Education
- 'A' levels or equivalent in Science
Desirable
- Completion of Pathology Support Worker qualification or IBMS Support Staff portfolio part 1 and 2.
- Further scientific qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in scientific area as a Medical Laboratory Assistant or equivalent
- Able to work accurately and with good hand-eye co-ordination
- Experience of using common IT software
Desirable
- Previous experience working as a MLA in Cellular Pathology
- Experience of quality management system
- Experience of using hospital IT systems
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Must be able to understand and work within established Standard Operating Procedures and relevant Health & Safety policies, including COSHH
- Work flexibly in response to changing circumstances.
- Works within limits of responsibility
- Good interpretive skills at bench level
- Good attention to detail and accuracy
- Handling biological specimens
- Recognises and reports problems as they arise
Desirable
- Understand the importance of quality at all levels of our work.
- Happy to work in a busy environment
- Knowledge of microtomy
- Demonstrable experience in assisting dissection
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Cellular Pathology
Desirable
- Understanding of UKAS requirements
- Understand the role of Histopathology within the NHS.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
