About this role
Job summary
We are looking to recruit a motivated and reliable Multi-discipline Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) Band 3, with good standard of education and communication skills, to work as part of a team in the LCL Central Specimen Reception.
The MLA will participate in 24/7 shift work across all LCL sites. Previous laboratory and Specimen Reception experience is essential.
Liverpool Clinical Laboratories (LCL) is the largest provider of pathology services in the Northwest.. Our vision is to pioneer new technologies and ways of working that better inform decisions about a person's health, by providing greater accessibility to clinical diagnostic services. We're looking for people who see opportunities, share your skills and explore the potential and recognise that behind every sample is a real person.
If you're someone who inspires those around you and is a true 'team player', we want to hear from you. We offer excellent training and development opportunities for all disciplines.
Main duties of the job
Maintain a high standard of multidisciplinary work when carrying out laboratory procedures.
Receive, sort and distribute samples to relevant laboratories departments using manual, semi-automated and automated techniques and equipment
Input of patient demographics onto Laboratory Information System, including blood sciences, virology, immunology and microbiology samples.
Liaise with other laboratory departments to problem solve and process samples in a timely manner
Maintain 100% record in Mandatory Training and read and acknowledge all documents through the Quality Management System.
Coordinate and provide training for new MLA staff. Ensure that all relevant departmental training logs are completed.
The post holder will also maintain analytical equipment in optimal operational condition.
Adhere to all H&S, COSHH, and Laboratory protocols.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see JD & Person Specification for full details.
Key responsibilities
The primary receipt and preparation of potentially hazardous patient specimens
Assess the suitability and appropriateness of samples received, liaising with all grades of staff as necessary.
Use of LIMS to enter patient and sample demographics accurately and efficiently
To undertake the reception, accurate identification, labelling and demographic input of patient requests in line with departmental procedures and turnaround times.
Identify urgent and priority requests and processing them in a timely manner
Ensure that incorrect patient details or similar errors are dealt with appropriately and logged through the LIMS system
Liaise with Trust staff on technical, patient and specimen problems
Extract information from LIMS for telephone enquiries by staff from other departments, surgeries or hospitals and identify when these need to be passed on to senior members of staff
Provide advice to healthcare staff regarding specimen types, and turnaround times of tests.
Loading and operating of specialist automated detection system e.g. bacterial/alert 3D blood culture analyser.
Loading and operating of pre-analytical equipment in line with SOPs
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Numerate and Literate to GCSE level (To include English and Mathematics)
Desirable
Knowledge of Biomedical tests Knowledge of medical terminologies Must maintain a continuous development portfolio.
Experience Desirable
Experience of working in a clinical laboratory or equivalent
Knowledge Essential
Demonstrably Computer literate, with demonstrable data entry experience Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues Knowledge and interest in biomedical science. Understands the role of medical laboratories and quality systems. Awareness of Health and Safety issues
Skills Essential
Ability to communicate courteously verbally and in writing. Work as part of a team or on own initiative. Work in an organised, time efficient and methodical manner. Familiar with use of basic laboratory equipment e.g., pipette, pH meter, centrifuge etc. Scientifically numerate Attention to detail
other Essential
Willingness to learn and conform to departmental policies, procedures and take defined instruction from others. Ability to adapt to requirements of departmental needs with respect to working time. Commitment to Dignity and Respect Working relationships - maintain and develop
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 Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Liverpool Clinical Laboratories
Liverpool
L7 8YE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)