About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Medical Laboratory Assistant to join a dedicated team in a modern department, providing a high-quality service. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your experience.
Cellular Pathology has a high quality UKAS accreditation record and it is an approved laboratory for Registration and Specialist training by the IBMS.
This is a fixed term post and duties will include laboratory and administrative tasks which may at times be of a complex nature.
The Cellular Pathology team is made up of all different grades of Scientist, including medical laboratory staff, Associate Practitioners and Biomedical Scientists with the aim of putting the patient first and delivering a high-quality service.
The role is part-time , and you will be required to work 37.5 hours per week (Monday and Friday 8.30-4.30).
Previous medical laboratory experience would be desirable, but full training will be provided.
Additional contact information
Naomi Gordon - Senior Biomedical Scientist
0300 019 2817
Base Location: Primarily based at the Poole Hospital site however cross site cover at The Royal Bournemouth Hospital may be required dependent on the needs and requirements of the service.
Interview:14th September
Main duties of the job
Duties will include specimen labelling, data input, assisting dissection and carrying out general duties in the laboratory. Applicants will need to have excellent communication skills, be literate, numerate and possess good computer skills.
About us
UHD are investing,developingand transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or servicerelocatesas part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
For UHD employees, this fixed-term post will be offered as a secondment in line with the Trust's Secondment Policy. Please speak with your line manager before applying.
Job description Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Good General Education
Desirable
Pathology Support Worker qualification or further scientific qualification
Experience Essential
Able to work accurately and with good hand-eye co-ordination. Computer keyboard skills Experience of laboratory support, working as part of a team
Desirable
Previous experience as an MLA Previous knowledge of hospital IT systems Experience of data entry
Technical Skills Essential
Capable of working effectively either independently, or as part of a team Must be able to understand and work within established Standard Operating Procedures and relevant Health & Safety policies, including COSHH Recognises and reports problems as they arise Handling biological specimens Works within limits of responsibility
Desirable
Understand the importance of quality at all levels of our work
Knowledge Essential
An understanding of Cellular Pathology
Desirable
Understand the role of Histopathology within the NHS.
Interpersonal skills Essential
Able to interact and communicate with a variety of people including work colleagues, consultants and service users Able to work under supervision and as part of a team
Other requirements specific to the role Essential
Able to sustain concentration over long periods Handling toxic chemicals and strong acids Able to cope with high frequency of transition between sitting, standing, squatting and bending positions.
Personal Attributes Essential
Use initiative when needed.
Language requirement Essential
Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
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.
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address UHD-Poole Hospital
Longfleet Road
Poole
BH15 2JB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)