Job summary
Are you interested in working within a laboratory setting and learning more about Cellular Pathology?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our friendly team at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. You will be required to assist in specimen reception, dissection assisting and filing under the supervision of state registered Biomedical Scientists. You will also be committed to providing support to our scientists where the duties include the input of data entry and handling telephone enquiries.
Main duties of the job
Are you interested in working within a laboratory setting and learning more about Cellular Pathology?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our friendly team at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. You will be required to assist in specimen reception, dissection assisting and filing under the supervision of state registered Biomedical Scientists. You will also be committed to providing support to our scientists where the duties include the input of data entry and handling telephone enquiries.
Please note that these positions are highly competitive so it is important that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the key criteria for the role and what you and your experience could bring to the department.
The successful candidate will be expected to work some Saturdays.
About us
The two SATH Hospitals, The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford are just a 30 minute drive apart. Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services including accident & emergency, outpatients, diagnostics, inpatient medical care and critical care.
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Hospital is a specialist orthopaedic hospital in the outskirts of Oswestry, the Cellular Pathology service is provided by SATH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities of the post-holder:
An MLA is expected to perform a range of tasks of a similar nature and level of responsibility that contribute towards an integrated, diagnostic service. In particular you will: Follow tasks that are defined in writing, but may be communicated to you verbally by a member of staff supervising you. Receive, sort, label, distribute and process specimens. Entry of patient demographic details and specimen requests onto the laboratory computer system. Prepare specimens for testing and perform simple non-interpretive tests as part of the investigation of those specimens. Maintain, where appropriate, accurate records of the work assigned to you. Assist in maintaining stock levels of reagents and consumables in the area in which you are working. Assist in the receipt of deliveries and their subsequent distribution throughout the laboratory. Pack specimens for despatch to other laboratories (internal and external). Deal with telephone enquiries to the laboratory, within the constraints of your grade and level of training. Perform a range of clerical and /or laboratory duties. File request forms and reports. Undertake training that is relevant to the post. Assist in the training of other unqualified members of staff, through practical demonstration, as required. Assist in the achievement and maintenance of standards required by United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS), Clinical Pathology Accreditation (CPA) UK Ltd, Medicines and other accreditation schemes. Understand and follow at all times health and safety instructions made clear to you in the course of your duties. Attend Team Briefings, Staff Appraisals, Statutory Training and any other mandatory commitments defined by the Trust. Make an effective contribution to maintaining cleanliness and good housekeeping in the area in which you are working, including the disinfection of laboratory equipment and surfaces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities of the post-holder:
An MLA is expected to perform a range of tasks of a similar nature and level of responsibility that contribute towards an integrated, diagnostic service. In particular you will: Follow tasks that are defined in writing, but may be communicated to you verbally by a member of staff supervising you. Receive, sort, label, distribute and process specimens. Entry of patient demographic details and specimen requests onto the laboratory computer system. Prepare specimens for testing and perform simple non-interpretive tests as part of the investigation of those specimens. Maintain, where appropriate, accurate records of the work assigned to you. Assist in maintaining stock levels of reagents and consumables in the area in which you are working. Assist in the receipt of deliveries and their subsequent distribution throughout the laboratory. Pack specimens for despatch to other laboratories (internal and external). Deal with telephone enquiries to the laboratory, within the constraints of your grade and level of training. Perform a range of clerical and /or laboratory duties. File request forms and reports. Undertake training that is relevant to the post. Assist in the training of other unqualified members of staff, through practical demonstration, as required. Assist in the achievement and maintenance of standards required by United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS), Clinical Pathology Accreditation (CPA) UK Ltd, Medicines and other accreditation schemes. Understand and follow at all times health and safety instructions made clear to you in the course of your duties. Attend Team Briefings, Staff Appraisals, Statutory Training and any other mandatory commitments defined by the Trust. Make an effective contribution to maintaining cleanliness and good housekeeping in the area in which you are working, including the disinfection of laboratory equipment and surfaces.
Person Specification
Qualification/ Experience
Essential
- Good general education up to GCSE including Maths, English and Science (Grades 9-4) or equivalent.
Desirable
- NVQ level 2, Clinical Laboratory Support or equivalent.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Clinical NHS laboratory experience
- NHS Hospital experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic theoretical knowledge to support sample processing/ analytical processes
- Understanding of the need for confidentiality and data protection
- Understanding of health and safety.
Skills
Essential
- Accurate data entry and keyboard skills
Person Specification
Qualification/ Experience
Essential
- Good general education up to GCSE including Maths, English and Science (Grades 9-4) or equivalent.
Desirable
- NVQ level 2, Clinical Laboratory Support or equivalent.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Clinical NHS laboratory experience
- NHS Hospital experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic theoretical knowledge to support sample processing/ analytical processes
- Understanding of the need for confidentiality and data protection
- Understanding of health and safety.
Skills
Essential
- Accurate data entry and keyboard skills
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).
