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Medical Laboratory Assistant

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Job summary

Grade & Salary: AO (National) £22,194 - £24,184 A laboratory support worker able to give technical and administrative provision for the specialist reference laboratory work undertaken within RIPL in accordance with UKHSA and laboratory policies and procedures with particular focus on areas of data entry, laboratory housekeeping and stock control. Technical work using ELISA, PCR and CL3 techniques will also be performed following relevant training.

Main duties of the job

Job description

  • Receive and process materials, blood, samples and/or tissues.
  • Perform diagnostic testing on a range of clinical samples
  • Provide administrative support for specimen reception
  • Support RIPL administrative staff
  • Operate a range of equipment, e.g. centrifuges, analysers, safety cabinets
  • Act as a laboratory supervisor ensuring equipment is suitably maintained and calibrated and that documentation relevant to the laboratory is kept up to date.
  • Perform testing for environmental anthrax on plaster and soil samples involving specimen processing in an ACDP 3/SAPO laboratory
  • Comply with waste disposal protocols
  • Operate, maintain, clean and disinfect laboratory equipment safely.
  • To identify to management any potential conflicts of interest which may impinge on their ability to perform their duties effectively as defined by UKHSA Conflict of Interest Policy.
  • Perform basic calibration and equipment checks.
  • Maintain clean safe and tidy working environment. Monitor laboratory stocks and supplies on a daily basis to help optimise use of consumables and to reduce wastage
  • Undergo any training requirements as required for the post.
  • Play a leading role in the training of junior and new staff
  • To ensure all work in undertaken in accordance with the UKHSA's Code of Safety Practice and to work within UKAS ISO15189 Quality standard.
  • To comply with UKHSA policy and procedures.
  • To perform any other duties required by the line manager commensurate with grade.

About us

  • Learning and development tailored to your role
  • An environment with flexible working options
  • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
  • A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

Details

Date posted

25 September 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22,194 to £24,184 a year AO (National)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

UKHSA00610

Job locations

UKHSA Porton Down

Salisbury

SP4 0JG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Selection process details

You will be required to complete an application form. This will be assessed and sifted in line with the essential criteria.

This vacancy is usingSuccess Profilesand will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

This part of the selection process should outline how you consider your skills, experience and achievements, and provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with particular reference to theessential criteria outlined.

You will also be asked to provide information within the Employer/ Activity history section of the application form. This is equivalent to the information you would provide on a CV, setting out your career history. This will be used in sifting process and will be scored.

Stage 1: Application & SiftAs part of the application process, you will beasked to provide a Statement of Suitability in no more than 1250 words.

providing examples of how you meet the essential criteria. It should also detail what you and your experience can bring to the role. We suggest using the STAR (situation, task, action, result) method to demonstrate real-life examples for the specified essential criteria. Please note, only information provided within the stated word count will be considered.

If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview stage.

Stage 2: Panel Interview

All candidates who are successful at the sift stage will undertakea single video / an in-person blended interview against a mixture of Behaviours and technical ability elements of Success Profiles.

The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be:Seeing the big picture, working together, developing self and others and delivering at pace.

Expected Timeline:

Advert close:23:55hrs on 8th October 2023 unfortunately, late applications will not be considered.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Shortlist:W/C 15th October 2023

Interviews:TBC

Please note these dates could be subject to change.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Selection process details

You will be required to complete an application form. This will be assessed and sifted in line with the essential criteria.

This vacancy is usingSuccess Profilesand will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

This part of the selection process should outline how you consider your skills, experience and achievements, and provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with particular reference to theessential criteria outlined.

You will also be asked to provide information within the Employer/ Activity history section of the application form. This is equivalent to the information you would provide on a CV, setting out your career history. This will be used in sifting process and will be scored.

Stage 1: Application & SiftAs part of the application process, you will beasked to provide a Statement of Suitability in no more than 1250 words.

providing examples of how you meet the essential criteria. It should also detail what you and your experience can bring to the role. We suggest using the STAR (situation, task, action, result) method to demonstrate real-life examples for the specified essential criteria. Please note, only information provided within the stated word count will be considered.

If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview stage.

Stage 2: Panel Interview

All candidates who are successful at the sift stage will undertakea single video / an in-person blended interview against a mixture of Behaviours and technical ability elements of Success Profiles.

The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be:Seeing the big picture, working together, developing self and others and delivering at pace.

Expected Timeline:

Advert close:23:55hrs on 8th October 2023 unfortunately, late applications will not be considered.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Shortlist:W/C 15th October 2023

Interviews:TBC

Please note these dates could be subject to change.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

  • GCSE English and Maths at C grade or above (Or equivalent)
  • Experience in handling clinical specimens
  • Experience of working in a regulated environment
  • Experience using laboratory information management systems
  • Ability to work in a team and individually
  • Good communication, organisational and time management skills
  • Intermediate keyboard skills
  • Ability to prioritize activities and workload against conflicting demands
  • Able to participate in surge/outbreak cover situations as required
  • An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships, both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems
Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

  • GCSE English and Maths at C grade or above (Or equivalent)
  • Experience in handling clinical specimens
  • Experience of working in a regulated environment
  • Experience using laboratory information management systems
  • Ability to work in a team and individually
  • Good communication, organisational and time management skills
  • Intermediate keyboard skills
  • Ability to prioritize activities and workload against conflicting demands
  • Able to participate in surge/outbreak cover situations as required
  • An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships, both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

UK Health Security Agency

Address

UKHSA Porton Down

Salisbury

SP4 0JG


Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

UK Health Security Agency

Address

UKHSA Porton Down

Salisbury

SP4 0JG


Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

RPO Lead Recruiter

Jon Payne

ukhsa.recruitment@reed.com

Details

Date posted

25 September 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22,194 to £24,184 a year AO (National)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

UKHSA00610

Job locations

UKHSA Porton Down

Salisbury

SP4 0JG


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