Job summary
Part-time 22.5 hours per week. Permanent post.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a part- time Medical Laboratory Assistant to work as part of a professional and efficient team in the Antenatal Screening Laboratory. Bolton laboratory undertakes antenatal screening for the north west of England, the Midlands and Scotland, currently processing around 56,000 samples per annum for the calculation of chance for Down's, Edwards' and Patau's syndromes.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of this post include:-
- Accurate sorting, labelling and preparation of specimens for analysis
- Loading the specimens onto the analysers
- Inputting patient details on to the laboratory computer system
- Other duties to include dealing with telephone enquiries and performing clerical tasks as required
Full training will be given for this role.
In addition the post holder will be expected to assist in compliance with UKAS standards.
About us
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust provide services across the north west side of the Greater Manchester area ranging from hospital services in Bolton to community services across Bolton, Salford, Ashton, Leigh and Wigan. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity. We have a CQC rating as good overall . The Trust offers a range of flexible working patterns to enable our staff to balance their work and personal life.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The candidate must be enthusiastic, work well in a team and have good communication skills.
Continuing professional development is supported by the Department of Laboratory Medicine.
The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of and provide the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff enjoy and take pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. We value our staff and can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The candidate must be enthusiastic, work well in a team and have good communication skills.
Continuing professional development is supported by the Department of Laboratory Medicine.
The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of and provide the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff enjoy and take pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. We value our staff and can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good all-round general standard of education including GSCE or equivalent maths and English Language (Grade C/4 or above)
Desirable
- NVQ3; or working towards an appropriate qualification or equivalent experience. GCSE/CSE in IT Related Subject (Grade C/4 or above) - or equivalent level qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Data Entry - input and processing of high volumes accurately and promptly.
Desirable
- Previous laboratory knowledge and experience. Previous experience within the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Able to work under pressure. Able to work as part of a team. Able to relate well to people of all levels. Able to work to a consistent high standard. Good clear oral communication skills at all levels.
- Able to follow written procedures accurately. Manual dexterity to undertake low level maintenance of equipment
Desirable
- Good interpersonal skills. Motivation to learn new skills.
Knowledge
Essential
- Computer literate. Accurate input of information into a database
Desirable
- Laboratory/science knowledge
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good all-round general standard of education including GSCE or equivalent maths and English Language (Grade C/4 or above)
Desirable
- NVQ3; or working towards an appropriate qualification or equivalent experience. GCSE/CSE in IT Related Subject (Grade C/4 or above) - or equivalent level qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Data Entry - input and processing of high volumes accurately and promptly.
Desirable
- Previous laboratory knowledge and experience. Previous experience within the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Able to work under pressure. Able to work as part of a team. Able to relate well to people of all levels. Able to work to a consistent high standard. Good clear oral communication skills at all levels.
- Able to follow written procedures accurately. Manual dexterity to undertake low level maintenance of equipment
Desirable
- Good interpersonal skills. Motivation to learn new skills.
Knowledge
Essential
- Computer literate. Accurate input of information into a database
Desirable
- Laboratory/science knowledge
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).
