Job summary
Employer heading
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Band 3
Job overview
Applications are invited for the post of Medical Laboratory Assistant to work in the Blood Sciences department at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro.
It's an exciting time with a new Blood Sciences laboratory open covering haematology, blood transfusion and clinical chemistry. The job purpose is to provide laboratory, clerical & data entry support and reception cover as part of a laboratory team.
No previous experience required as full training will be provided.
Main duties of the job
The receipt of samples from within the hospital and surrounding GP practices.
Sample preparation, request data entry and presentation for analysis as appropriate.
To support the specific and technical and clerical duties alongside Biomedical Scientists as part of a team to facilitate the smooth running of the service.
This is a full time post working 37.5 hours per week. A flexible attitude to working hours is essential. The hours are currently within a framework of 08.00–20.00 including weekend & Bank Holiday working. These arrangements are subject to continuing review.
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
Working for our organisation
Cornwall is a beautiful county which offers an exceptional quality of life and provides many opportunities for outdoor activities such as sailing, surfing and walking it's rugged coastal pathways. There is a thriving arts and theatre scene, as well as an eclectic mixture of restaurants, cafes and bars.
Local, National and International access is available via Newquay airport. Regular intercity train services run from Truro to London and other major cities. The county is well served by superfast broadband.
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
· Identity Checks
· Professional registration and qualification checks
· Employment history and reference checks
· Work health assessments
· Criminal record check standards
· Right to work checks
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Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- CSE / GCSE in 4 subjects including Math’s, Science and English at grade 4 and above.
Desirable criteria
- Recent educational achievements relating to laboratory services.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Laboratory, keyboard, clerical
- Previous NHS laboratory experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience of LIMS (WinPath) data entry
- Experience of using analysers
Skills
Essential criteria
- Must be precise, methodical and dextrous
- Must have the ability to work with human fluid and tissue
- Adept at using automation.
- Must be able to work under pressure.
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of following written protocols / policies
- Ability to prioritise
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Timothy Tagell
- Job title
- Senior Biomedical Scientist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01872 252500
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