Medical Laboratory Assistant

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Stoke-on-Trent seeks a candidate for a role within Pathology. The position involves performing both routine and non-routine tasks, including the operation and maintenance of Point of Care Testing (POCT) equipment, along with clerical duties to support Biomedical Scientists. Candidates should be prepared to adhere to health and safety policies and assist Pathology Support Workers. This role contributes significantly to the quality service provided to a diverse patient population.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform routine and non-routine tasks within Pathology.
• Experience with Point of Care Testing (POCT) procedures.
• Familiarity with Health and Safety and Quality Policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform sample receipt and preparation duties.
• Operate and maintain POCT equipment.
• Update information systems as required.
• Support and guide Pathology Support Workers.

Job description

University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship for this role. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a graduate visa, you are welcome to apply for this role however it is important to note that UHNM will be unable to offer sponsorship at the end of your graduate visa, you must also have at least six months until your graduate visa expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

The post holder will be required to perform a range of routine and non-routine tasks within Pathology and also in clinical areas following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including the Pathology Quality Policy, to provide clerical and technical support to Biomedical Scientists in order to ensure a high quality service in all areas of Point of Care Testing (POCT).

The tasks will include:

• sample receipt and preparation;
• operation and maintenance of POCT equipment;
• updating of information systems.

• to work within written Policies and Procedures, especially in relation to Health and Safety and Quality.
• to undertake reception duties as and when required.
• to offer support and guidance to Pathology Support Workers.
• to be an efficient and flexible member of the POCT team assisting in the delivery of the service.

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co‑created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kate Ford Job title: Lead Biomedical Scientist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01782 671535