Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our team, in this busy, friendly department.
This exciting opportunity is for a Medical laboratory Assistant Higher position which is designed for support staff to demonstrate a greater technical ability in a specific area of the laboratory (Haematology, Immunology or Blood Transfusion). This role will suit someone who is able to work on their own initiative but also part of a team. It's a chance to take more responsibility and ownership within the area you are allocated to. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in evening working.
Participation in a weekend/bank holiday morning rota is also required, for additional remuneration at enhanced rates.
Includes late shifts (13:00 - 21:00) and weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be required to work in the Haematology & Blood Transfusion Department at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital on a rotational basis. Providing continuity to the area, being a role model for the MLA staff and support for the BMS staff.
Good keyboard skills and manual dexterity is essential. Previous laboratory experience would be helpful.
About us
We are a busy, fluid environment comprising both support staff and technical staff. There is a great team spirit and prior to the current pandemic, we were a very social group. Staff are very inclusive and we appreciate our diversity. The days go quickly and there is always something to do!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties will include identifying and labelling patient samples, data entry onto the laboratory computer system, performing some simple laboratory tests, analyser maintenance and generally supporting the Biomedical Scientists. The expectation of this role is for the successful candidate to specialise in one of our main areas (Haematology, Blood Transfusion or Immunology) to provide enhanced support and develop greater technical ability in the relevant area.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties will include identifying and labelling patient samples, data entry onto the laboratory computer system, performing some simple laboratory tests, analyser maintenance and generally supporting the Biomedical Scientists. The expectation of this role is for the successful candidate to specialise in one of our main areas (Haematology, Blood Transfusion or Immunology) to provide enhanced support and develop greater technical ability in the relevant area.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidenced numeracy and literacy and communication in English (GCSE English, Maths and Science)
Desirable
- Level 3 qualification in Medical Laboratory Sciences (NVQ level 3, level 3 apprenticeship, IBMS certificate of Achievement level 1) or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience (through placement or employment) of working in an NHS Blood Sciences department including rotation through Transfusion
- Appropriate experience in an NHS Haematology Laboratory
Desirable
- Experience of using a range of automated technology
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Essential
- Able to prioritise own workload and that of others as appropriate
- Personally resilient and able to manage complexity and work in a busy and time sensitive environment
- Able to maintain levels of concentration with an eye for detail
- Demonstrates organisational skills and apply to both time and workflow management
- Demonstrate good levels of communication with the ability to support training, explain and escalate issues and communicate with users of the service
- Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative.
- Conscientious with a desire and ability to maintain high standards of personal performance and inspire colleagues to do likewise
Desirable
- Understanding of External Quality Assurance
- Experience of troubleshooting simple laboratory analysers
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidenced numeracy and literacy and communication in English (GCSE English, Maths and Science)
Desirable
- Level 3 qualification in Medical Laboratory Sciences (NVQ level 3, level 3 apprenticeship, IBMS certificate of Achievement level 1) or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience (through placement or employment) of working in an NHS Blood Sciences department including rotation through Transfusion
- Appropriate experience in an NHS Haematology Laboratory
Desirable
- Experience of using a range of automated technology
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Essential
- Able to prioritise own workload and that of others as appropriate
- Personally resilient and able to manage complexity and work in a busy and time sensitive environment
- Able to maintain levels of concentration with an eye for detail
- Demonstrates organisational skills and apply to both time and workflow management
- Demonstrate good levels of communication with the ability to support training, explain and escalate issues and communicate with users of the service
- Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative.
- Conscientious with a desire and ability to maintain high standards of personal performance and inspire colleagues to do likewise
Desirable
- Understanding of External Quality Assurance
- Experience of troubleshooting simple laboratory analysers
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.
