Job summary
The post holder will work in the context of the Objectives of the Pathology Directorate and the Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) in the Department. The principal duties of the post holder will be to receive and process specimens, and carry out routine tasks in the laboratory, which do not require the skill and training of a State Registered BMS.
Main duties of the job
The Pathology Directorate is seeking a responsible and enthusiastic individual to work as a Medical Laboratory Assistant in the Combined Specimen Reception Department. Applicants will need to be able to cover a potential 24hour working pattern on a rotational basis, most weeks will be 11:45 till 20:00. Participation in weekend and Bank Holiday sessions will also be required.The principle duties of the post holder will be to maintain and operate sample processing equipment and to facilitate the movement of samples through the laboratory, in addition to other routine tasks which do not require the skill and training of a State Registered BMS.
About us
The Trust's mission is "Together We Care" which encompasses the strategic vision for operating as a high performing organisation within an Integrated Care System (ICS), which provides quality, safe and effective care. This will be achieved in a financially sustainable way through our values-driven, skilled and motivated workforce:
People-centred - Serving people is the focus of everything we do;
Positive - having a "can do" response whatever the situation;
Compassion - always demonstrating we care;
Excellence - continually striving to provide the best care possible.
Our Values are drivers for the behaviours that all our staff strive to demonstrate.
The values and behaviours have been and continue to be embedded and communicated across the organisation via a number of initiatives - including our recruitment processes, corporate induction, team briefings, meetings, appraisals and our annual awards ceremony.
We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
There is no sponsorship for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL
- To receive, label and centrifuge clinical samples and to enter patient details into the laboratory computer system, data entry.
- Responding to telephone enquiries
- To ensure safe handling of hazardous and infective materials according to defined protocols, fully training given.
- To comply with all Departmental, Directorate, Trust and Statutory policies
- To ensure that a high standard of care and service is maintained to patients, members of staff and the general public in accordance with Directorate Polices
- To assist in the training of Students, Trainees and new MLAs within the Central Specimen Reception (CSR)
DEVELOPMENT / COMMUNICATION
- To ensure personal compliance with regards to mandatory, professional and personal development according to service needs
- Maintain an appropriate up to date knowledge base
- To ensure personal compliance with professional codes of conduct
- Attendance at relevant meetings and Staff Service Review Meetings
- Maintain awareness of future needs and contribute towards service developments
- Maintenance of personal training log in conjunction with Section Leader.
- To attend annual appraisal
- Comply with attached general requirements
Job description
Job responsibilities
SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL
- To receive, label and centrifuge clinical samples and to enter patient details into the laboratory computer system, data entry.
- Responding to telephone enquiries
- To ensure safe handling of hazardous and infective materials according to defined protocols, fully training given.
- To comply with all Departmental, Directorate, Trust and Statutory policies
- To ensure that a high standard of care and service is maintained to patients, members of staff and the general public in accordance with Directorate Polices
- To assist in the training of Students, Trainees and new MLAs within the Central Specimen Reception (CSR)
DEVELOPMENT / COMMUNICATION
- To ensure personal compliance with regards to mandatory, professional and personal development according to service needs
- Maintain an appropriate up to date knowledge base
- To ensure personal compliance with professional codes of conduct
- Attendance at relevant meetings and Staff Service Review Meetings
- Maintain awareness of future needs and contribute towards service developments
- Maintenance of personal training log in conjunction with Section Leader.
- To attend annual appraisal
- Comply with attached general requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- O' level/GCSE or equivalent in sciences, mathematics and English
Experience and Achievements
Essential
- Experience with computers
Desirable
- Experience of working in a laboratory environment
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Must be prepared to undergo in-house training
- Basic numeracy
- Basic literacy
- Good manual dexterity
- Able to follow instructions without deviation
- Ability to work under pressure
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Able to work as part of a dedicated team
- Flexibility of working pattern
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- O' level/GCSE or equivalent in sciences, mathematics and English
Experience and Achievements
Essential
- Experience with computers
Desirable
- Experience of working in a laboratory environment
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Must be prepared to undergo in-house training
- Basic numeracy
- Basic literacy
- Good manual dexterity
- Able to follow instructions without deviation
- Ability to work under pressure
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Able to work as part of a dedicated team
- Flexibility of working pattern
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.
