Job summary
At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.
We are seeking Medical Laboratory Assistants to join our friendly and dedicated team in the Cellular Pathology Department at The Royal Stoke University Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to perform a range of routine and non-routine tasks within Histology following Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including the Pathology Quality Policy, to provide clerical and technical support to Biomedical Scientists in order to ensure a high quality service in all areas Histology. The tasks will include; sample receipt and preparation, operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment and updating of information systems.
To work within the written Policies and Procedures of the Department especially in relation to Health and Safety and Quality.
To undertake reception duties as and when required.
To offer support and guidance to Pathology Support Workers within the Department
To be an efficient and flexible member of the laboratory team assisting in the delivery of the service.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further details or please contact us for an informal discussion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further details or please contact us for an informal discussion.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education demonstrated by GCSE grades A-C in Maths and English.
Desirable
- IBMS Certificate of Achievement Level 1
- Relevant NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
- Vocational Qualification Level 3 or equivalent
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- Base level theoretical knowledge of the role
- Intermediate IT skill level
- Has good manual dexterity and hand-eye co-ordination
- Excellent written and communication skills
Desirable
- Ability to prioritise workload in response to service need
- Demonstrates tasks to others
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of working in a Laboratory
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Able to utilise initiative to solve problems
- Positive mindset in respect of supporting organisational change; learning, and continuous improvement.
- Works well under pressure
Other Requirements
Essential
- Participation in the departmental shift rota
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education demonstrated by GCSE grades A-C in Maths and English.
Desirable
- IBMS Certificate of Achievement Level 1
- Relevant NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
- Vocational Qualification Level 3 or equivalent
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- Base level theoretical knowledge of the role
- Intermediate IT skill level
- Has good manual dexterity and hand-eye co-ordination
- Excellent written and communication skills
Desirable
- Ability to prioritise workload in response to service need
- Demonstrates tasks to others
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of working in a Laboratory
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Able to utilise initiative to solve problems
- Positive mindset in respect of supporting organisational change; learning, and continuous improvement.
- Works well under pressure
Other Requirements
Essential
- Participation in the departmental shift rota
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
