About this role
Job summary Looking for a rewarding career by the coast? Join our friendly and forward-thinking Chemistry team at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. Based mainly at Worthing Hospital, with support to Chichester's St Richard's site, you'll enjoy the work-life balance of living in two of the South East's most desirable coastal towns. Worthing offers a vibrant coastal lifestyle, with a wide choice of cafs, restaurants, and shops, all set against the backdrop of a beautiful beach. The seafront and surrounding countryside encourage an active, healthy work-life balance - perfect for those who enjoy running, cycling, water sports, or simply unwinding by the sea. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Bank Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant post in chemistry. We offer a supportive environment, excellent development opportunities, and access to well-equipped labs. The laboratory is implementing a 24/7 shift system during 2025/26 which the post holder will be expected to fully participate in (including nights, weekends and bank holidays) subject to competency assessment. Help shape the future of diagnostics at UHSussex -- where innovation, learning, and community thrive.
Main duties of the job
To assist other team members in the receipt, registration, preparation and analysis of pathological specimens for Biochemistry. To assist in the administration of the department as directed.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. 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're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Job description Job responsibilities
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
If you do not meet the sponsorship requirements, and you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
Once trained you will be expected to;
To work in accordance with Departmental policy and Standard Operating procedures.
To receive, distribute and prepare patient specimens for diagnostic laboratory testing.
Process and store samples for clinical trials.
Assist with the daily maintenance and running of departmental analysers including loading and unloading.
Undertake competency assessment appropriate to work area.
Clean equipment for use by others and inform supervisor when stock levels are low.
Use accurate pipetting skills.
Be familiar with routine use of laboratorys computer systems.
Use QPulse Quality Management Software
To perform all duties with reference to Standard Operating procedures and propose changes to SOPs when required.
To comply with Departmental and Trust information governance standards at all times.
To be familiar with the laboratorys Quality Policy and Quality Manual and to ensure that a high standard of work is maintained at all times.
To contribute to developing the service to ensure that delivery is safe, effective, cost effective and follows best practice.
Ensure confidentiality at all times. Employees of the trust must not disclose any information obtained during the course of employment regarding patients or staff except to authorised bodies or individuals acting in an official capacity.
Be aware of and adhere to the Trusts infection control policy.
Please see job description & person specs for full details
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GCSE's of equivalent
Desirable
A demonstrable interest in Biological Sciences Qualifications equivalent to NVQ level 3 or equivalent training and experience in Blood Sciences
knowledge (non-Clinical) Essential
Experience in Pre analytical section of a Busy laboratory. Can demonstrate the ability to work to strict standards of quality and safety.
Desirable
Awareness of the Blood Transfusion standards.
Skills Essential
Ability to work as part of a team of Biomedical Scientists, Medical Laboratory Assistants and Clerical staff. Excellent communication skills combined with the ability to ask and communicate with colleagues in an effective and positive manner. Teamworking Good written and spoken english
Analytical and Judgmental Essential
A demonstrable ability to follow instructions and apply knowledge so as to undertake and assist in reporting on biomedical investigations. Ability to recognise and understand what good standards of quality are and apply them at all times.
IT Essential
Use of a laboratory LIMS Aware of the need for data quality, data protection and the confidential use of patient information.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Essential
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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 Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address Worthing and Southlands Hospital
Lyndhurst Rd
Worthing
BN11 2DH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)