Medical Laboratory Assistant Haematology

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Liverpool Clinical Laboratories is the largest provider of pathology services in the Northwest. The work we do is clinically led and cutting edge, making us a regional reference centre for many specialist investigations. As part of LCL you will be encouraged to share your skills to help drive the organisation to success.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our dynamic workforce within the Department of Haematology and Transfusion based at the Royal site of Liverpool Clinical Laboratories. This busy department operates 24 hours, is well equipped with modern automation and processes more than 470000 samples per annum.

The post holder will be working under Agenda for Change terms and conditions, on a shift pattern covering Monday - Friday and some weekend hours.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will support the day-to-day activities of the Haematology and Transfusion Laboratories working under the direction of qualified staff, as part of the pathology team. You will process clinical specimens for biological testing and associated supporting functions. You will also perform maintenance on instruments, running internal QC as per section policy and bring outliers to the attention of Biomedical Scientists. The role also requires the post holder to undertake relevant unsupervised housekeeping laboratory duties in a timely and efficient manner as directed by departmental policy. You should also be able to work using your own initiative, demonstrating good interpersonal and communication skills.

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.

To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf

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Date posted

27 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-LCL-119-24

Job locations

Liverpool Clinical Laboratories

Liverpool

L7 8YE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

The post holder will act as a Medical Laboratory Assistant within the Haematology and Transfusion Department, providing essential support to registered Biomedical Scientists in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. They will perform general laboratory and clerical duties both with and without the direct supervision of BMS staff.

Key responsibilities

The accurate entry and retrieval of confidential patient information using the specialized laboratory computer system, in accordance with Caldicott guidelines.

The primary receipt and preparation of potentially hazardous patient specimens

Main Tasks:

Clerical

Scientific and Technical

Resources

Communication and Relationships

Health and Safety

Training and Supervision

For more details, please see full Job Description

TL.BM.R0045

(attached)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Minimum of 2 GCSEs or equivalent in science subjects.

Experience Essential

Demonstrable NHS laboratory/ office experience.

Skills

Essential

Good time management

Excellent communication skills

Numerate

IT and keyboard skills

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

Key responsibilities

The accurate entry and retrieval of confidential patient information using the specialized laboratory computer system, in accordance with Caldicott guidelines.

The primary receipt and preparation of potentially hazardous patient specimens

Main Tasks:

Clerical

Scientific and Technical

Resources

Communication and Relationships

Health and Safety

Training and Supervision

For more details, please see full Job Description

TL.BM.R0045

(attached)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Minimum of 2 GCSEs or equivalent in science subjects.

Experience Essential

Demonstrable NHS laboratory/ office experience.

Skills

Essential

Good time management

Excellent communication skills

Numerate

IT and keyboard skills

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

Ability to communicate courteously verbally and in writing. Work as part of a team or on own initiative. Work in an organised, time efficient and methodical manner.
Familiar with use of basic laboratory equipment e.g., pipette, pH meter, centrifuge etc. Scientifically numerate.
Attention to detail

Experience

Desirable

Experience of working in a clinical laboratory or equivalent

Qualifications

Essential

Numerate and Literate to GCSE level (To include English and Mathematics)

Desirable

Knowledge of Biomedical tests
Knowledge of medical terminologies
Must maintain a continuous development portfolio.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

Ability to communicate courteously verbally and in writing. Work as part of a team or on own initiative. Work in an organised, time efficient and methodical manner.
Familiar with use of basic laboratory equipment e.g., pipette, pH meter, centrifuge etc. Scientifically numerate.
Attention to detail

Experience

Desirable

Experience of working in a clinical laboratory or equivalent

Qualifications

Essential

Numerate and Literate to GCSE level (To include English and Mathematics)

Desirable

Knowledge of Biomedical tests
Knowledge of medical terminologies
Must maintain a continuous development portfolio.

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.