North West London Pathology

Medical Laboratory Assistant

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Job summary

We are looking for a suitably experienced Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant to join the Electron Microscopy section of the Cellular Pathology Department at the Charing Cross Hospital site. The Electron Microscopy Unit provides a service for the West London Renal and Transplant centre together with a small amount of specialist neuropathology and other surgical biopsies. The applicant should be able to assist in a range of medical laboratory techniques, particularly in histopathology and electron microscopy to support the provision of an efficient service. The post holder will be required to undertake the technical processing and preparation of tissue biopsies ready for ultrastructural examination. The role would be ideally suited to a motivated and dynamic individual with an eye for detail and an appetite to develop their skills. If you enjoy working as part of a small team, have proven ability to multi-task, are a self-starter and a supportive team-player this is a rare and fantastic opportunity for you.

Main duties of the job

To be an efficient and flexible member of the Cellular Pathology laboratory Team providing a quality service to Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. To support the scientists, medical staff and management teams to provide a safe and high quality service.

We are looking for a suitably experienced Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant to join the Electron Microscopy section of the Cellular Pathology Department at the Charing Cross Hospital site. The Electron Microscopy Unit provides a service for the West London Renal and Transplant centre together with a small amount of specialist neuropathology and other surgical biopsies.

The applicant should be suitably experienced to be able to cover a range of medical laboratory techniques, particularly in histopathology and electron microscopy to assist in the provision of an efficient service. The post holder will be required to undertake the technical processing and preparation of tissue biopsies ready for ultrastructural examination. The role would be ideally suited to a motivated and dynamic individual with an eye for detail and an appetite to develop their skills. If you enjoy working as part of a small team, have proven ability to multi-task, are a self-starter and a supportive team-player this is a rare and fantastic opportunity for you.

About us

Benefits include career development, flexible working, staff wellbeing programmes, staff awards and recognition scheme. We also have available benefits including cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

NWLP Induction

The NWLP induction will run on the first Monday of each month (provided it does not fall on a bank holiday) and includes laboratory training (for relevant laboratory roles). All new staff must attend the NWLP induction during their first week with NWLP.

For 2024, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.

  • Monday 4 November 2024
  • Monday 2 December 2024
  • Monday 6 January 2025
  • Monday 3 February 2025
  • Monday 3 March 2025
  • Monday 7 April 2025
  • Monday 12 May 2025
  • Monday 2 June 2025
  • Monday 7 July 2025
  • Monday 4 August 2025
  • Monday 1 September 2025
  • Monday 6 October 2025
  • Monday 3 November 2025
  • Monday 1 December 2025

Candidates are advised to consider these start dates before agreeing end of service date with their current employer.

Details

Date posted

06 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,948 to £29,468 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-NWLP-221

Job locations

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • A recognised qualification in Maths and English Language, or Science and Humanities as alternative.
  • NVQ level 3 or proven and relevant laboratory experience.

Desirable

  • GCSE / O levels in Maths, English Language, Biology and Chemistry

Skills

Essential

  • Precise & Accurate work
  • Good attention to detail
  • Numerate and literate
  • Able to read and follow written methodologies or protocols

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge across a range of laboratory procedures.
  • Previous 6 months laboratory workplace experience

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of pathology labs.
  • Experience as MLA in NHS/ Histopathology
  • Basic computer skills
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • A recognised qualification in Maths and English Language, or Science and Humanities as alternative.
  • NVQ level 3 or proven and relevant laboratory experience.

Desirable

  • GCSE / O levels in Maths, English Language, Biology and Chemistry

Skills

Essential

  • Precise & Accurate work
  • Good attention to detail
  • Numerate and literate
  • Able to read and follow written methodologies or protocols

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge across a range of laboratory procedures.
  • Previous 6 months laboratory workplace experience

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of pathology labs.
  • Experience as MLA in NHS/ Histopathology
  • Basic computer skills

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

North West London Pathology

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


Employer's website

https://www.nwlpathology.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North West London Pathology

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


Employer's website

https://www.nwlpathology.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Scientist In Electron Microscopy

Linda Moran

Linda.Moran1@Nhs.Net

02033117147

Details

Date posted

06 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,948 to £29,468 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-NWLP-221

Job locations

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


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