Job summary
The Laboratory Medicine department currently has a vacancy for a laboratory assistant. We are looking for a friendly and cheerful person, who is practical and has an interest in science. You will be based in Laboratory Medicine but the role involves visiting and supporting point of care services in clinical areas across the Trust.
The role is full time 37.5 hours per week , although part-time options would be considered.
The post-holder will be supported with the necessary training and will be required to maintain competency as required for the role. Previous medical laboratory experience would be desirable, but full training will be provided.
The successful candidate will be literate, numerate and have excellent keyboard skills.
Main duties of the job
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
About us
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.
We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.
Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English or equivalent
- GCSE Maths or equivalent
- A level standard qualifications or NVQ 3 equivalent in science related subject
Skills
Essential
- Keyboard and data entry skills
- Good communication skills
- Ability to follow protocols
- Ability to work to deadlines and under some pressure
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Able to organise own workload
- Able to use own initiative and work flexibly
- Able to recognise and work within own limitations
- Ability to concentrate for long periods whilst at task
Desirable
- Experience of contributing and assisting in the planning of changes and service improvements
- Experience of carrying out routine tasks
- Show an understanding of Health & Safety re-quirements, including COSHH regulations.
- Demonstrate an understanding of UKAS requirements.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a fast-paced environment
- Competent in the use of standard IT packages
Desirable
- Experience of working as an MLA in a laboratory environment.
- Knowledge of laboratory information management computer systems.
- Experience of training and assessing skills and competency.
- Experience of problem solving.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English or equivalent
- GCSE Maths or equivalent
- A level standard qualifications or NVQ 3 equivalent in science related subject
Skills
Essential
- Keyboard and data entry skills
- Good communication skills
- Ability to follow protocols
- Ability to work to deadlines and under some pressure
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Able to organise own workload
- Able to use own initiative and work flexibly
- Able to recognise and work within own limitations
- Ability to concentrate for long periods whilst at task
Desirable
- Experience of contributing and assisting in the planning of changes and service improvements
- Experience of carrying out routine tasks
- Show an understanding of Health & Safety re-quirements, including COSHH regulations.
- Demonstrate an understanding of UKAS requirements.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a fast-paced environment
- Competent in the use of standard IT packages
Desirable
- Experience of working as an MLA in a laboratory environment.
- Knowledge of laboratory information management computer systems.
- Experience of training and assessing skills and competency.
- Experience of problem solving.
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).
