Job summary
We are looking to appoint a full time Medical Laboratory Assistant in the Neuropathology Department at Southmead Hospital on a permanent basis.
Applications are invited from enthusiastic, adaptable individuals who would enjoy working as part of a friendly team in this busy department.
The ideal candidate will be organised, keen to learn and reliable. They must be able to work effectively as part of a small team, as well as being able to work independently. Excellent communication skills are required and the candidate must have attention to detail.
The Neuropathology department is located in purpose-built laboratories at Southmead Hospital and processes neuropathological specimens from surgical patients or autopsies. It is currently accredited to ISO 15189
Main duties of the job
You will be involved in the day-to-day support work of the Neuropathology laboratory, including data-entry, specimen receipt and booking in of specimens. You will be assisting cut-up. You will also be carrying out the processing and staining for CSF samples.
You will be required to be involved with equipment and reagent maintenance and be involved with departmental filing systems. In addition you may also be required to cut specimens using the microtome and with appropriate training.
About us
- All members of North Bristol NHS Trust's staff are required to participate in the Trust's annual staff appraisal process.
- A number of work activities involve the handling of moderate loads or continual repetitive movements for considerable periods during each working day.
- A high level of concentration is required to ensure that departmental procedures are followed.
- The post-holder may be exposed to a range of pathological specimens received by the department on a daily basis, including:- Both fresh and formalin-fixed samples of tissue biopsied during surgery- Formalin-fixed brains and spinal cords removed during autopsy
- There is regular handing of hazardous chemicals under controlled conditions and of pathological specimens under appropriate levels of containment.
- There is a requirement to wear protective clothing and apparatus. In addition to wearing laboratory coats, protective latex/nitrile gloves are used regularly. Goggles, face-masks, etc. are also used as and when appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For this Medical Laboratory Assistant post, you will need to be passionate about working in healthcare, numerate and literate (with a minimum 4 GCSEs including English, Maths and a Science), be able to work as part of a team, be able to demonstrate adaptability and initiative and have good communication and organisational skills. This is not a training position and a degree level of education is not required for this post.
Applicants are required to have good keyboard skills and a working knowledge of the pathology IT systems, although full training will be provided. Ideally we are looking for someone with data-entry skills and recent laboratory experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For this Medical Laboratory Assistant post, you will need to be passionate about working in healthcare, numerate and literate (with a minimum 4 GCSEs including English, Maths and a Science), be able to work as part of a team, be able to demonstrate adaptability and initiative and have good communication and organisational skills. This is not a training position and a degree level of education is not required for this post.
Applicants are required to have good keyboard skills and a working knowledge of the pathology IT systems, although full training will be provided. Ideally we are looking for someone with data-entry skills and recent laboratory experience.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- 4 GCSEs including Maths, English and a Science
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Experience of handling work-based telephone calls
- Good IT skills and knowledge of MS programs
- Ability to work to SOPs
- The ability to exercise initiative, independent judgement and decision-making
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Effective keyboard skills written and verbal
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work in an accurate and timely manner with a high level of concentration
- Highly organised
- Able to work effectively as part of a team, and independently
Desirable
- Previous Experience of pathology laboratory work
- Demonstrate an understanding of the H&S risks relevant to the department
- Experience in Laboratory IT systems
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- 4 GCSEs including Maths, English and a Science
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Experience of handling work-based telephone calls
- Good IT skills and knowledge of MS programs
- Ability to work to SOPs
- The ability to exercise initiative, independent judgement and decision-making
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Effective keyboard skills written and verbal
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work in an accurate and timely manner with a high level of concentration
- Highly organised
- Able to work effectively as part of a team, and independently
Desirable
- Previous Experience of pathology laboratory work
- Demonstrate an understanding of the H&S risks relevant to the department
- Experience in Laboratory IT systems
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).
