Band 3 MLA - Microbiology
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Job summary
We are seeking enthusiastic, well-motivated and reliable people to join our friendly team in the Microbiology department at BHR University Hospitals Trust. The department is based on two sites; Queen's Hospital in Romford and King George Hospital in Goodmayes. The Queen's Hospital site is the current primary work base, however working at the King George Hospital site will be required.
You should be educated to A level or NVQ level 3 standard, or have equivalent experience in a similar role. You will be computer literate, have the ability to follow procedures, have good written/verbal communication skills and an enthusiasm for learning. The post holder will receive formal training within the Trust as well as within the Microbiology Department. Performance will be assessed regularly by an appraisal system and laboratory based competence assessment.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work in all areas of the laboratory on a rotational basis, including the serology and molecular sections based at King George Hospital.
The position requires staff to work flexible hours during the week as well as at weekends and bank holidays.
We are a very busy department and require staff to work as a team to allow us to efficiently process the daily work load.
To receive, prepare and process clinical specimens for testing, within standard operating procedures.
About us
With a dedicated workforce of more than 7,500 staff and volunteers, Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the larger acute trusts in the country.
We provide care for a population of about 750,000 people across north east London (NEL), and that number is predicted to increase by 15 per cent over the next ten years. Our Trust serves three London boroughs with diverse populations, and more than half of our workforce identify as Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic. In addition, eight out of every ten employees are women, and most of our workforce live within the host boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and Redbridge.
We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
We operate from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic and Harold Wood Polyclinic.
Our vision is to provide outstanding healthcare to our community, delivered with pride. It is driven by our PRIDE values and behaviours which were developed together with our staff.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Details
Date posted
07 December 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£27,129 to £28,649 a year Per Annum HCA Inclusive
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
162-3186-BK-E
Job locations
QH Microbiology
Rom Valley Way
Romford
RM7 0AG
Employer details
Employer name
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
QH Microbiology
Rom Valley Way
Romford
RM7 0AG
Employer's website
https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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