Job summary
- Main area
- Microbiology
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 279-5742674-DEC24
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Richards Hospital
- Town
- Chichester
- Salary
- 拢23,615 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/01/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Medical Laboratory Assistant Microbiology
Band 2
听About our Trust
At UHSussex we鈥檙e proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the , we鈥檙e a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
听Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal 鈥 to always put our .听 In fact our mission is summed up by our 鈥榳here better never stops鈥 motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We鈥檙e proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We鈥檙e here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our听 for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.听
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.听
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Job overview
The Microbiology Department is looking for full time or part time Band 2 Medical Laboratory Assistants.
The successful candidates will be working in a team alongside Band 4 Associate Practitioners. APs and Band 2 and 3 Medical laboratory Assistants based at St Richards Hospital, Chichester, supporting the Band 6 and 7 听Specialist Biomedical Scientists and reporting to the Microbiology Head Biomedical Scientist.
Main duties of the job
The individual will be expected to support听 the provision of a specialised, diagnostic Microbiology Laboratory service contributing to the clinical care of the patient, to enable diagnosis and subsequent monitoring of the effectiveness of treatment given.
The individuals鈥 key responsibilities听 will be to be fully competent to undertake routine processing and testing of specimens in the department, performing routine and advanced procedures and investigations as required.
The individual听 will need to be able to deal with telephone enquiries (seeking scientific advice where required); perform routine maintenance on instrumentation ; provide routine & non-routine preparation of specimens; undertake work management to ensure reporting of results is conducted in the timeframes; work to ensure ongoing compliance with UKAS ISO 15189, audits, etc. and ensure compliance with the departmental Quality Policy & Manual;听
This is very much a team of people working together to provide an excellent service to the Clinicians, Surgeons and all our Patients.
The Microbiology team is based at St Richard's hospital and provides diagnostic testing for infectious diseases for a variety of samples types from patients attending Hospitals, Clinics and GP surgeries across West Sussex.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers.听
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We鈥檙e here for them when they need us. This can be seen in our听听for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we can help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex
Candidate Information Pack听
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To participate in the provision of a specialised, diagnostic, pathology service contributing to the clinical care of the patient, to enable diagnosis and subsequent monitoring of the effectiveness of treatment given, performing a wide range of routine and non-routine clinical, scientific or technical procedures usually under the direction of an appropriately regulated practitioner.
Please see Job description for details.
In addition, the post-holder will be expected to participate in the Saturday and Bank Holiday rota .
There is also a possibility that the candidate may be needed to work at the BSUH site or Princes Royal as integration between the sites in UHSussex continues.
Person specification
Qualifications, Skills, Experience
Essential criteria
- Good level of Numeracy and English
- Demonstrable ability to work to strict standards of quality and safety.
- Demonstrable ability to undertake tasks requiring good hand-eye coordination.
- Proven ability to organise and manage personal responsibilities with referral to senior staff when required in a timely and efficient manner.
- Proven ability to work to given schedules and rotas and to prioritise urgent and emergency workloads with referral to senior staff as required
- Proven ability to multi-task whilst under pressure.
- Ability to correctly and appropriately use relevant Laboratory equipment and documentation procedures
- Proven ability to concentrate on processes for extended periods. Ability to deal with the requirement for physical effort, potentially for extended periods.
- Demonstrable computer keyboard skills to a high standard.
- Ability to work in a manner that is both safe to themselves and others within the laboratory environment.
- Demonstrable abilities to use IT, including Windows-based software 鈥 in particular Word and Excel.
- Ability to understand the fundamentals of data quality, data protection and the confidential use of patient information.
Desirable criteria
- GCSE Maths minimum Grade C or equivalent
- GCSE English minimum Grade C or equivalent
- NVQ2 or equivalent award
- Evidence of ongoing CPD (Continuing Professional Development).
- Ability to use a Pathology LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System).
- Ability to utilise a HIS (Hospital Information System) and a computerised quality management system such as Q-Pulse.
- Ability to use a Laboratory Specimen Tracking System.
- Experience of participating in the testing of equipment.
- Experience of conducting audits
- Demonstrable good hand-writing, reading and numeracy skills.
- Experience using relevant laboratory instrumentation utilised within the department.
OTHER
Essential criteria
- Be self-motivated with a positive outlook.
- Flexible approach
- Demonstrates behaviours and attitudes that supports the Trust鈥檚 Vision of 鈥淲e Care鈥 by being: Kind, Friendly, Respectful, Professional, Compassionate and Team Player.
- Demonstrable awareness of the importance of Trust policies and the provision of a high quality service.
- Demonstrate knowledge of Patient First principles
- Demonstrable knowledge of Trust values and how they relate to colleagues, users and patients.
- Proven ability to work as part of a team.
- Proven ability to work accurately under pressure.
- Demonstrable ability to communicate well 鈥 both written & oral.
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrable awareness of the importance of providing a cost-effective quality service to our Users and Patients.
- Demonstrable ability to relate to colleagues in an effective & positive manner on routine matters.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sara Heath
- Job title
- Senior Biomedical Scientist Microbiology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01243 831634
- Additional information
Please use email as preference
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