Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Laboratory Assistant (Band 2)

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Job summary

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust (ANHSFT), Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT), and Harrogate District Hospital (HDH) have formed a joint venture, Integrated Pathology Solutions LLP (IPS) to provide a high-quality diagnostic and consultative service to clinical service users of both Hospital Trusts, and to primary and secondary care providers within the locality.

Applications are invited for full time and bank Medical Laboratory Assistants (Agenda for Change Band 2) in Specimen Reception on both the Airedale Hospital & Bradford Royal Infirmary site.

We are looking increase our number of registered bank staff for this position at the same time, if you meet the criteria requirements for the role and are applying for a bank position, please indicate this on your application form.

Main duties of the job

Medical Laboratory Assistants are a key staff group within the pathology laboratory. Candidates will need to be enthusiastic, well-motivated and innovative, with good organisational and practical skills. Team working and good communication skills are essential. Previous laboratory experience would be an advantage for the position however full training will be provided. Basic IT skills would also be an advantage.

The successful candidate will be required to work in Specimen Reception on either site to provide support to the Blood Sciences department.

The hours of work are based on a 24/7 work pattern which will include days, late shifts and night working Monday to Friday, Weekends, and Bank Holidays.

Opportunities for personal development are strongly supported; however please note this post may not be suitable for individuals with Biomedical Science degrees as there is no progression to a Biomedical Scientist grade.

Our staff surveys tell us that we are one of the best Trusts to work for in the country. Staff benefits include a children's day nursery, subsidised restaurant facilities, cyber cafe and discounts at local leisure facilities.

NB. We reserve the right to close this application process early if sufficient suitable applications are received.

About us

We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:

  • Cycle to Work
  • Travel Scheme
  • Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
  • Onsite Nursery
  • Buying and Selling Annual Leave
  • Car Leasing
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee Health and Wellbeing
  • Extensive Reward Scheme
  • Counselling Service
  • Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
  • Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.

Our values:

We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:

  • Committed to Quality of Care
  • Compassion
  • Working together for patients
  • Improving Lives
  • Everyone Counts
  • Respect and Dignity

Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.

Details

Date posted

17 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

423-6730646

Job locations

Airedale General Hospital & Bradford Royal Infirmary

Skipton Road

Steeton

BD20 6TD


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information or informal discussion please contact.

Rachel Cropper, Pre analytics manager Specimen Reception on 01535292909, or rachel.cropper@nhs.net

Fiona McGregor ,Biomedical Support Worker Supervisor (BRI) on 01274 364195 or Fiona.mcgregor8@nhs.net

Joanne Fryer, Central Separation Co-Ordinator (AGH) on 01535 292910 or joanne.fryer1@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information or informal discussion please contact.

Rachel Cropper, Pre analytics manager Specimen Reception on 01535292909, or rachel.cropper@nhs.net

Fiona McGregor ,Biomedical Support Worker Supervisor (BRI) on 01274 364195 or Fiona.mcgregor8@nhs.net

Joanne Fryer, Central Separation Co-Ordinator (AGH) on 01535 292910 or joanne.fryer1@nhs.net

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Science & English or equivalent level qualification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & 'Understanding the New NHS'
  • Good organisational Skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Must have good attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritise work and work effectively under pressure
  • Team player and able to work with the minimum supervision
  • Reliable
  • Flexible
  • Analytical and judgmental skills
  • Emotionally resilient. Able to deal with information or specimens of a distressing nature

Desirable

  • Health and safety legislation
  • COSHH

Experience

Essential

  • Experience not essential as in house training will be provided

Desirable

  • Experience of following SOP's
  • Previous Laboratory Experience

Other

Essential

  • Able to take part in working rotas including late shirt, weekends and bank holidays
  • Ability to adhere to policies, procedures and standards
  • Flexibility in working hours to suit the needs of the service
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Science & English or equivalent level qualification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & 'Understanding the New NHS'
  • Good organisational Skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Must have good attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritise work and work effectively under pressure
  • Team player and able to work with the minimum supervision
  • Reliable
  • Flexible
  • Analytical and judgmental skills
  • Emotionally resilient. Able to deal with information or specimens of a distressing nature

Desirable

  • Health and safety legislation
  • COSHH

Experience

Essential

  • Experience not essential as in house training will be provided

Desirable

  • Experience of following SOP's
  • Previous Laboratory Experience

Other

Essential

  • Able to take part in working rotas including late shirt, weekends and bank holidays
  • Ability to adhere to policies, procedures and standards
  • Flexibility in working hours to suit the needs of the service

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale General Hospital & Bradford Royal Infirmary

Skipton Road

Steeton

BD20 6TD


Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale General Hospital & Bradford Royal Infirmary

Skipton Road

Steeton

BD20 6TD


Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Pre-Analytical Manager

Rachel Cropper

rachel.cropper@nhs.net

01535292909

Details

Date posted

17 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

423-6730646

Job locations

Airedale General Hospital & Bradford Royal Infirmary

Skipton Road

Steeton

BD20 6TD


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