Bank Medical Laboratory Assistant

NHS; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant in Nottingham for ad-hoc shifts. The role involves performing clerical and scientific work under supervision, conducting pathology investigations, and ensuring accurate reporting. Ideal candidates should have GCSEs in science and experience in laboratory functions. Opportunities for further training and progression are available, along with competitive rates and benefits.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Free onsite car park

Access to pension

Free uniform

Opportunities for further training

Qualifications

• Experience of scientific laboratory functions.
• Experience of reporting scientific results.
• Ability to check and calibrate equipment.
• Possess the mandatory training requirements for role.

Responsibilities

• Undertake simple pathology investigations.
• Package samples for onward transport.
• Monitor and evaluate the movement of laboratory specimens.
• Support blood transfusion and Haemobank management.

Skills

Scientific laboratory functions

Reporting scientific results

Working to explicit instructions

Numerical skills

Data processing

Education

GCSEs including a science subject

Tools

MS Office

Scientific reporting systems

Job description

Overview

To perform clerical, technical and scientific work relating to the laboratory in a professional and competent manner, whilst being supervised by a professionally qualified member of staff at a hub pathology site.

Responsibilities

• Undertake simple pathology investigations.
• Report factual data and information.
• Package samples for onward transport in a safe and timely manner.
• Monitor and evaluate the movement of laboratory specimens, blood and tissues.
• Support point of care testing.
• Support blood transfusion and Haemobank management.
• Deal with all patients, referring clinician and consultant requests for information promptly and efficiently.
• Assist with research and development.
• Operate instrumentation for measuring pathology analytes.
• Maintain communication with people on routine pathology issues.
• Develop own personal development.
• Monitor and maintain health and safety and security for self and others.
• Contribute to the implementation of services.
• Ensure own actions promote quality.
• Promote people\'s equality, diversity and rights.
• Acknowledge the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) and understand own responsibility as agreed with line manager in the prevention and control of HCAI.

About us

Medical Laboratory Assistant/Nottingham/Tollerton/Ad-Hoc Shifts Spire Nottingham Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join the bank team. Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care.

Job description

Medical Laboratory Assistant/Nottingham/Tollerton/Ad-Hoc Shifts Spire Nottingham Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join the bank team. Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care.

Duties and responsibilities

• To perform clerical, technical and scientific work relating to the laboratory in a professional and competent manner, whilst being supervised by a professionally qualified member of staff at a hub pathology site.
• Undertake simple pathology investigations.
• Report factual data and information.
• Package samples for onward transport in a safe and timely manner.
• Monitor and evaluate the movement of laboratory specimens, blood and tissues.
• Support point of care testing.
• Support blood transfusion and Haemobank management.
• Deal with all patients, referring clinician and consultant requests for information promptly and efficiently.
• Assist with research and development.
• Operate instrumentation for measuring pathology analytes.
• Maintain communication with people on routine pathology issues.
• Develop own personal development.
• Monitor and maintain health and safety and security for self and others.
• Contribute to the implementation of services.
• Ensure own actions promote quality.
• Promote people\'s equality, diversity and rights.
• Acknowledge the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) and understand own responsibility as agreed with line manager in the prevention and control of HCAI.

Qualifications and training

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including a science subject

Experience

• Experience of scientific laboratory functions
• Experience of reporting scientific results
• Experience of working to explicit instructions
• Experience of working in an independent sector medical laboratory

Knowledge and technical ability

• Understands a range of routine and non-routine work procedures, requiring base level practical and keyboard skills
• Possess equipment and medical devices competence
• Ability to check and calibrate equipment
• Possess the mandatory training requirements for role including infection control and health and safety competencies
• Knowledge of accountable practice
• Data processing
• Ability to report scientific results
• Continuing professional development in laboratory specialities
• Numerical skills
• Trained on MS Office and other relevant packages e.g. scientific reporting systems
• English language to IELTS 7.0
• Possess simple troubleshooting processes
• Can commission new equipment
• Ability to train others
• Maintained interest in scientific subjects

Bank benefits

• Bank colleagues are paid weekly
• We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave
• Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park
• Access to Spire Healthcare pension
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts
• Smartspending discounts via Spire for You
• Wellbeing Centre access via Spire for You
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Full induction, including mandatory training updates
• Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts
• Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire\'s specialist Resourcing Team

Our values

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion
• Keeping it simple
• Delivering on our promises
• Succeeding and celebrating together

Closing date

Closing date: We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

Disclosures

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to check for previous criminal convictions.