Job summary
- Main area
- Blood Sciences
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 359-6859997-T1
- Employer
- Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Tunbridge Wells
- Town
- Tunbridge Wells
- Salary
- £24,071 - £25,674 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/12/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Band 3
Job overview
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to work in Blood Science department of Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust!
You will be based at Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Pembury but may be required to work at either site.Â
Your role will be to support Biomedical Scientists in the provision of diagnostic and therapeutic services within the Blood Sciences laboratories. Working under supervision and autonomously, responsibilities include receiving blood, serum, urine, CSF and other fluids into the department and dealing with telephone enquiries. MLA’s also support laboratory functions assisting in the diagnosis of disorders by performing related analytical, clerical and administrative duties. It is essential the post holder is polite and can work under pressure accurately. Â
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.
Main duties of the job
A flexible approach to working hours is required as the Department provides a 24/7/365 service. Some weekend and bank holiday work is also required.  The shifts are; early (07:45– 15:45), core day (09: 00-17:30) late (13:15 - 21:15) and overnight duties (21:00 to 08:00).
Please note this is not a trainee biomedical scientist position but would an ideal start for a school leaver with an interest in science as full training and support will be given.
Please make sure that you read the job description and person specification attached, and that your statement in support reflects this and why you want to work for Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. Your application will be judged against this criteria.
Candidates selected for interview will be contacted after the short-listing process and invited to a face-to-face interview. You will also be required to do a practical assessment.
Working for our organisation
MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.Â
We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.Â
In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.
Would you like to work flexibly? Â In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Â Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- ‘A’ level or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- NVQ level 3 in Laboratory Support
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Working as a member of a team
- Previous laboratory experience (may be educational)
- Interest in and awareness of science
Desirable criteria
- Health & Safety legislation and procedures.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Communication
- Interpersonal
- Command of spoken English
- Basic computer skills
- Organisational skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Katy Baker
- Job title
- Blood Science Pre-Analytics Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01622 220298
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