Job summary
Applications are invited from enthusiastic individuals to join the team in this busy laboratory. The department is a diagnostic Microbiology service, which assists in the diagnosis of infections in patients in Sheffield and the surrounding area. Medical Laboratory Assistants provide an invaluable support function to other scientific staff within the department and the work is both interesting and challenging.
Main duties of the job
Medical Laboratory Assistants carry out vital support functions in the Laboratory (often without close supervision from qualified staff) which do not require the knowledge and training of a Registered Biomedical Scientist.
To receive, sort and label laboratory specimens as required.
To be responsible for the accurate data entry into the Laboratory Computer I.T. System.
Pre-analytical processing of samples to include the receipt, preparation and processing.
Store, retrieve and dispose of biological material according to the relevant procedures.
Deal with direct queries from Medical Staff, Nursing Staff and other Service Users including telephone enquiries and taking appropriate action as necessary.
Assist scientific Staff in Laboratory activities
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff in both the acute and community services. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development and set policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English at level C or above
Desirable
- Keyboard skills
- Understanding of basic science
Experience
Essential
- Experience of demonstrating the ability to work to protocols, with accuracy etc
Desirable
- Laboratory experience
- Experience within the NHS.
- Experience of operating computer controlled equipment.
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work accurately
- Attention to detail
- Effective verbal communication skills
- Ability to follow/understand instructions/protocol
Other Factors
Essential
- Motivation to undertake role
- Flexible approach to work
- Commitment to role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English at level C or above
Desirable
- Keyboard skills
- Understanding of basic science
Experience
Essential
- Experience of demonstrating the ability to work to protocols, with accuracy etc
Desirable
- Laboratory experience
- Experience within the NHS.
- Experience of operating computer controlled equipment.
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work accurately
- Attention to detail
- Effective verbal communication skills
- Ability to follow/understand instructions/protocol
Other Factors
Essential
- Motivation to undertake role
- Flexible approach to work
- Commitment to 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.
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).
