Job summary
An opportunity has arisen within the Pathology Department at Grantham and District Hospital to provide fixed-term Maternity Cover for a Medical Laboratory Assistant post based in the Blood Sciences Pathology Department. This post is fixed term until 22/12/2024.
This is an important role, supporting the Pathology Department, and is suitable for individuals who like a variety of duties. Experience of computer input work is essential and applicants should be able to demonstrate current skills.
The candidate should be literate and numerate, GCSE Grade C or above in mathematics and English would be an advantage as would previous laboratory or health care experience and familiarity with medical terminology.
Hours: The majority of the work is undertaken between the hours of 08:00 and 17:30. In extreme circumstances, the post-holder may be asked to work outside of these hours.
Main duties of the job
Pathology Specimen Reception/Venepuncture
- Sorting of Pathology samples into correct workstreams
- Computer inputting of requests using a LIMS system
- Housekeeping and basic laboratory work
- Loading/unloading of samples onto various analytical platforms
- Dealing with referred work to and from other laboratories
- Assist in the provision of the phlebotomy service to both inpatients and outpatients
Full training in these roles will be given through the use of in-house competency assessments.
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is encouraged and the department has an active CPD schedule.
About us
We're a large organisation with three hospitals located in Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Goole. We also provide community services in North Lincolnshire. Our 6,500 members of staff care for and support a population of more than 400,000 people.
We encourage all our staff to innovate and adopt 'best practice' so we can deliver excellent care to our patients. We ask staff to live our values; kindness, courage and respect.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. You could be one of them.
To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/
Should we receive a high volume of applications for this vacancy, the advert may be closed earlier than stated. To view a full job description and person specification please see attachments on this advert.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of literacy and numeracy
Desirable
- GCSE, NVQ or equivalent in 3 subjects, including science
- IT Skills
Occupational Experience
Desirable
- Previous data input skills
- Experience of the NHS or a caring environment
- Demonstrative application to repetitive work
- Phlebotomy / venepuncture experience
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of literacy and numeracy
Desirable
- GCSE, NVQ or equivalent in 3 subjects, including science
- IT Skills
Occupational Experience
Desirable
- Previous data input skills
- Experience of the NHS or a caring environment
- Demonstrative application to repetitive work
- Phlebotomy / venepuncture experience
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
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Grantham and District Hospital
101 Manthorpe Road
Grantham
NG31 8DG
Employer's website
https://www.nlg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
