Job responsibilities
Medical Laboratory Assistant/Nottingham/Tollerton/Ad-Hoc Shifts
Spire Nottingham Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join the bank team.
Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care.
Duties and responsibilities:
To perform clerical, technical and scientific work relating to the laboratory in a professional and competent manner, whilst being supervised by a professionally qualified member of staff at a hub pathology site
Undertake simple pathology investigations. Report factual data and information. Package samples for onward transport in a safe and timely mannerMonitor and evaluate the movement of laboratory specimens, blood and tissues.Support point of care testingSupport blood transfusion and Haemobank managementTo deal with all patients, referring clinician and consultant requests for information promptly and efficiently.Assist with research and development.Operate instrumentation for measuring pathology analytes.Maintain communication with people on routine pathology issues.Develop own personal development. Monitor and maintain health and safety and security for self and others.Contribute to the implementation of services.Ensure own actions promote quality.Promote people's equality, diversity and rights.Acknowledge the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) and understand own responsibility as agreed with line manager in the prevention and control of HCAI.
Who we're looking for:
Qualifications and Training
GCSEs(or equivalent) including a science subject
Experince
Experience of scientific laboratory functions Experience of reporting scientific resultsExperience of working to explicit instructionsExperience of working in an independent sector medical laboratory.
Knowledge and Technical Ability
Understands a range of routine and non-routine work procedures, requiring base level practical and keyboard skillsPossess equipment and medical devices competenceAbility to check and calibrate equipmentPosses the mandatory training requirements for role including infection control and health and safety competenciesKnowledge of accountable practice Data processingAbility to report scientific results Continuing professional development in laboratory specialitiesNumerical skillsTrained on MS Office and other relevant packages eg scientific reporting systemsEnglish language to IELTS 7.0Possess simple trouble shooting processesCan commission new equipmentAbility to train othersMaintained interest in scientific subjects
Bank Benefits:
Bank colleagues are paid weeklyWe offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leaveSave an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car parkAccess to Spire Healthcare pensionAccess to Blue Light Card discountsSmartspending discounts (in addition to Blue Light discounts) via 'Spire for You'Wellbeing Centre access via 'Spire for You'Free uniformFree DBSFull induction, including mandatory training updatesOpportunities for further training and progression into permanent postsKnowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire's specialist Resourcing Team
Our Values:
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
Driving clinical excellenceDoing the right thingCaring is our passion.Keeping it simpleDelivering on our promisesSucceeding and celebrating together
We commit to our employees' well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.
Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.
