Job summary
The Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) role will be based in the department of Microbiology. We are looking for applicants with clinical laboratory experience to participate in the activities of the department.
The MLA will be expected to receive and collate patient sample when they first arrive in the laboratory. Also to prepare samples received by the laboratory for analysis. The MLA will work with alongside a team of Associate practitioners, BMS and Senior BMS.
The Medical Laboratory Assistant will participate primarily in night and late shifts and Saturday and Sunday work where appropriate.
Main duties of the job
Accurate computer entry of data onto specialized laboratory computer system.
Primary processing of swabs, sputa, faeces, urines and other body fluids.
Loading and unloading of specialist automated detection system e.g. blood culture system, as well as the processing of potentially infectious positive blood cultures.
Preparation of antibiotic susceptibility tests.
Examination of clinical samples for the purpose of selecting appropriate culture media.
Processing of hazardous category 3 (high Risk) samples, e.g. processing of tissue samples, pleural fluids, sputum and bronchial lavages.
Carrying out staining procedures both manually and with the use of specialist staining machinery for detection of micro- organisms (e.g. Gram Stains).
Usage of anaerobic cabinets.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Accurate computer entry of data onto specialized laboratory computer system. Use of QPulse document management system to access SOPs, record NCs and submit quality improvements.
Primary processing of swabs, sputa, faeces, urines and other body fluids utilizing aseptic techniques.
Loading and unloading of specialist automated detection system e.g. BD Bactec blood culture analyser, as well as the processing of potentially infectious positive blood cultures.
Preparation of antibiotic susceptibility tests.
Specialist bacterial culture media production, requiring accurate weighing of the powders and supplements. Use of autoclaves, pressure cookers and water baths to sterilize and prepare media.
Preparation of potentially hazardous biological fluids requiring accurate balancing for the purpose of centrifugation to achieve correct concentrationfor bacterial culture.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for more information
Job description
Job responsibilities
Accurate computer entry of data onto specialized laboratory computer system. Use of QPulse document management system to access SOPs, record NCs and submit quality improvements.
Primary processing of swabs, sputa, faeces, urines and other body fluids utilizing aseptic techniques.
Loading and unloading of specialist automated detection system e.g. BD Bactec blood culture analyser, as well as the processing of potentially infectious positive blood cultures.
Preparation of antibiotic susceptibility tests.
Specialist bacterial culture media production, requiring accurate weighing of the powders and supplements. Use of autoclaves, pressure cookers and water baths to sterilize and prepare media.
Preparation of potentially hazardous biological fluids requiring accurate balancing for the purpose of centrifugation to achieve correct concentrationfor bacterial culture.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for more information
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3, or equivalent
Desirable
- European Computer Driving Licence. (ECDL)
- Basic science qualifications at GCSE level.
- Successful completion of MLA competency training programme.
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health care environment.
- General laboratory experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate understanding of patient confidentiality.
Desirable
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
- Awareness of health and safety requirements
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and communication skills.
- A high degree of manual dexterity.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Basic IT skills.
Other
Essential
- Ability to work individually/as part of a team.
- Ability to work unsupervised following set procedures and protocols meticulously.
- A flexible approach to working hours and duties.
Desirable
- Ability to contribute in the training of new and less experienced staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3, or equivalent
Desirable
- European Computer Driving Licence. (ECDL)
- Basic science qualifications at GCSE level.
- Successful completion of MLA competency training programme.
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health care environment.
- General laboratory experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate understanding of patient confidentiality.
Desirable
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
- Awareness of health and safety requirements
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and communication skills.
- A high degree of manual dexterity.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Basic IT skills.
Other
Essential
- Ability to work individually/as part of a team.
- Ability to work unsupervised following set procedures and protocols meticulously.
- A flexible approach to working hours and duties.
Desirable
- Ability to contribute in the training of new and less experienced staff.
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).
