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Job summary

Main area
Pathology
Grade
NHS AFC: Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Post holder will be part of the full 24hr shift system in Pathology. This includes nights and weekend working.)
Job ref
361-6861370
Employer
East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Lister Hospital
Town
Stevenage
Salary
£24,071 - £25,674 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/01/2025 23:59
Interview date
24/01/2025

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East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust logo

Medical Laboratory Assistant (Higher Level) - Pathology

NHS AFC: Band 3

Job overview

We are recruiting for a Medical Laboratory Assistant (Higher Level) who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.

The Lister Hospital Blood Sciences Department in Pathology is looking for an enthusiastic individual to work in Pathology Services within the East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust.

Duties will include receipting of samples, inputting pathology requests on a computer system and supporting the Biomedical Scientists. The role will involve the handling of pathology samples such as blood and urine.

At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.

Main duties of the job

Perform a number of healthcare science clinical/technical/scientific activities under supervision, e.g. performs standard biochemical/haematological tests.

Maintains clinical records in relation to activities carried out

Demonstrate own duties to new or less experienced employees.

To work flexibly in reflection of service needs which may include an extended working day and/or participation in delivery of a 24 hour, 7 days per week service.

The work of the service brings staff into constant contact with human body fluids, tissues and hazardous chemicals. This may include blood, pus, urine, faeces, and respiratory secretions.

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Working for our organisation

At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.

ÌýWe run the following hospitals:

  • The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
  • New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
  • Hertford County, Hertford
  • Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood

We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients.Ìý We continue to undergo significant transformation; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.

We understand that finding and starting a new job is an important life decision.Ìý If you need reasonable adjustments for a disability, or a life event, such as menopause - so that we can consider your application fairly & to get the best out of you during the selection process, please let us know.

We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees.Ìý Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • GCSE Maths, English and Science (A-C) or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • Appropriate NVQ 3/diploma or equivalent
  • Additional theoretical or applied training to diploma equivalent level
  • Working towards a foundation degree or equivalent

Previous experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous MLA experience in a Blood Sciences Lab
  • Previous supervisory/training experience
Desirable criteria
  • Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS Biomedical Laboratory

Skills/Knowledge required

Essential criteria
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Good communication skills
  • Demonstrable interpersonal skills – ability to work alone and as part of a team.
  • Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time
  • Manual dexterity appropriate to activities associated with post
  • Willingness to undertake cross training to extend skill set to deliver role
  • Ability to organise and allocate work to less experience staff to meet needs of the service
Desirable criteria
  • Written communication skills
  • Knowledge of Pathology IT systems
  • Knowledge of Pathology Quality systems

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable knowledge of a range of routine and non-routine healthcare science duties
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of Pathology IT systems
  • Knowledge of Quality Management Systems
  • Knowledge/performance of Risk Assessments

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran Aware

Documents to download

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kate Barrett
Job title
Deputy Pathology Services Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01438 284690