Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Medical Laboratory Assistant to join a dedicated team in a modern department, providing a high-quality service. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your experience.
Cellular Pathology has a high quality UKAS accreditation record and it is an approved laboratory for Registration and Specialist training by the IBMS.
This is a substantive post and duties will include laboratory and administrative tasks which may at times be of a complex nature.
The Cellular Pathology team is made up of all different grades of Scientist, including medical laboratory staff, Associate Practitioners and Biomedical Scientists with the aim of putting the patient first and delivering a high-quality service.
The role is part time, and you will be required to work 15 hours per week.
Previous medical laboratory experience would be desirable, but full training will be provided.
Additional contact information
Naomi Gordon - Senior Biomedical Scientist
naomi.gordon@uhd.nhs.uk
0300 019 2817
Base Location: Primarily based at the Poole Hospital site however cross site cover at The Royal Bournemouth Hospital may be required dependent on the needs and requirements of the service.
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
- Duties will include specimen labelling, data input, assisting dissection and carrying out general duties in the laboratory.
- Applicants will need to have excellent communication skills, be literate, numerate and possess good computer skills.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
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
Desirable
- Pathology Support Worker qualification or further scientific qualification
Experience
Essential
- Able to work accurately and with good hand-eye co-ordination.
- Computer keyboard skills
- Experience of laboratory support, working as part of a team
Desirable
- Previous experience as an MLA
- Previous knowledge of hospital IT systems
- Experience of data entry
Technical Skills
Essential
- Capable of working effectively either independently, or as part of a team
- 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
- Recognises and reports problems as they arise
- High degree of accuracy in all work
- Handling biological specimens
- Works within limits of responsibility
- Physical capability to perform laboratory duties
Desirable
- Understand the importance of quality at all levels of our work
- Happy to work in a busy environment
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of Cellular Pathology
- Be willing to undergo further training, according to the needs of the job and as part of personal development.
Desirable
- Understand the role of Histopathology within the NHS.
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Communicate clearly and effectively at all levels in a courteous, approachable and helpful manner
- Able to interact and communicate with a variety of people including work colleagues, consultants and service users
- Able to work under supervision and as part of a team
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Able to sustain concentration over long periods
- Frequent exposure to tissue specimens
- Handling toxic chemicals and strong acids
- High level of speed and accuracy required during data input and sample labelling and handling requiring manual dexterity and excellent keyboard skills
- Able to cope with high frequency of transition between sitting, standing, squatting and bending positions.
- Able to lift loads of various size and shapes, including those up to and including trigger weights and at all height levels to laboratory from the ground floor using the stairs.
- Able to cope with prolonged periods of standing
- Must be able to travel to Poole hospital
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Pleasant, patient and tolerant disposition. Friendly and calm personality
- Participate in staff duty rota.
- Able to recognise and report issues and H&S hazards
- Use initiative when needed.
Language requirement
Essential
- Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Pathology Support Worker qualification or further scientific qualification
Experience
Essential
- Able to work accurately and with good hand-eye co-ordination.
- Computer keyboard skills
- Experience of laboratory support, working as part of a team
Desirable
- Previous experience as an MLA
- Previous knowledge of hospital IT systems
- Experience of data entry
Technical Skills
Essential
- Capable of working effectively either independently, or as part of a team
- 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
- Recognises and reports problems as they arise
- High degree of accuracy in all work
- Handling biological specimens
- Works within limits of responsibility
- Physical capability to perform laboratory duties
Desirable
- Understand the importance of quality at all levels of our work
- Happy to work in a busy environment
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of Cellular Pathology
- Be willing to undergo further training, according to the needs of the job and as part of personal development.
Desirable
- Understand the role of Histopathology within the NHS.
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Communicate clearly and effectively at all levels in a courteous, approachable and helpful manner
- Able to interact and communicate with a variety of people including work colleagues, consultants and service users
- Able to work under supervision and as part of a team
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Able to sustain concentration over long periods
- Frequent exposure to tissue specimens
- Handling toxic chemicals and strong acids
- High level of speed and accuracy required during data input and sample labelling and handling requiring manual dexterity and excellent keyboard skills
- Able to cope with high frequency of transition between sitting, standing, squatting and bending positions.
- Able to lift loads of various size and shapes, including those up to and including trigger weights and at all height levels to laboratory from the ground floor using the stairs.
- Able to cope with prolonged periods of standing
- Must be able to travel to Poole hospital
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Pleasant, patient and tolerant disposition. Friendly and calm personality
- Participate in staff duty rota.
- Able to recognise and report issues and H&S hazards
- Use initiative when needed.
Language requirement
Essential
- Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
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.
