Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA)

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

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Job summary

The Clinical Pathology Specimen Reception department at Nottingham University Hospitals provides a pre-analytical service, receiving and handling biological samples for patients across Nottingham. This service operates 24 hours per day, every day of the year, providing critical patient care across the Trust and the whole of Nottingham.

Specimen reception is the first point of contact for samples arriving within Clinical Pathology. The section is looking to recruit medical laboratory assistants (MLAs) to support this service.

You will be required to participate in the 24 hour shift pattern, 7 days a week. Applications from hardworking, enthusiastic individuals with a keen eye for detail are welcomed. Please do not apply if you are unable to work shifts.

Some Night only shift MLA positions are available, please state your interest for this on your application.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the below summary, you need to familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specifications documents attached to this advert.

The main duties of the role are to perform pre-analytical reception and processing duties including the receipt, barcode labelling and preparation of blood samples for analysis. Accurate entry of patient demographics into the laboratory software. Loading of samples on to laboratory equipment. Performing general housekeeping duties including maintaining stock levels, general cleaning and waste disposal.

About us

Specimen reception is the first point of contact for samples arriving at the Clinical Pathology laboratory. It is the key to getting accurate results out in a timely manner to service users within the hospital and across Nottingham.

Date posted

03 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

164-6181096

Job locations

Queens Medical Centre Nottingham & City Hospital

Derby Road, Nottingham

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide support to the scientific and medical staff within the department. The main duties of the role are to:

Perform sample reception and processing duties including the receipt, barcode labelling and preparation of samples for analysis, loading of samples onto analysers or other laboratory equipment and sample archiving

Perform clerical tasks including data input of patient demographics and test request information

Perform general housekeeping duties including maintaining stock levels, general cleaning and waste disposal

The post holder will be required to work at both City and QMC Campus; the role covers both sites

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide support to the scientific and medical staff within the department. The main duties of the role are to:

Perform clerical tasks including data input of patient demographics and test request information

Perform general housekeeping duties including maintaining stock levels, general cleaning and waste disposal

The post holder will be required to work at both City and QMC Campus; the role covers both sites

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE qualification in basic science

Experience

Essential

Evidence of Team working

Desirable

Communicating with clients or patients via telephone
Previous experience of laboratory work

Analytical and Judgement

Essential

Able to use judgement in straightforward situations requiring analysis, e.g. resolving issues such as unlabelled samples
Able to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Planning and organisation

Essential

Able to plan own work and meet agreed targets/deadlines

Requirements

Essential

Required to participate in 24/7 shift working, evidence of previous shift working and/or commitment to flexibility

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE qualification in basic science

Experience

Essential

Evidence of Team working

Desirable

Communicating with clients or patients via telephone
Previous experience of laboratory work

Analytical and Judgement

Essential

Able to use judgement in straightforward situations requiring analysis, e.g. resolving issues such as unlabelled samples
Able to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Planning and organisation

Essential

Able to plan own work and meet agreed targets/deadlines

Requirements

Essential

Required to participate in 24/7 shift working, evidence of previous shift working and/or commitment to flexibility

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Queens Medical Centre Nottingham & City Hospital

Derby Road, Nottingham

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Queens Medical Centre Nottingham & City Hospital

Derby Road, Nottingham

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Specimen Reception Manager

Victoria Bennett

victoria.bennett@nuh.nhs.uk

07812278314

Date posted

03 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

164-6181096

Job locations

Queens Medical Centre Nottingham & City Hospital

Derby Road, Nottingham

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

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