Medical Laboratory Assistant

NHS; Truro; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cornwall is seeking a bright and efficient individual to join their Department of Clinical Microbiology. The role involves microbiological testing and requires a good standard of education, keyboard skills, and an enthusiasm to learn. The position offers full training, with a working week of 37.5 hours, which may include weekends. Opportunities for part-time work may also exist.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in a microbiology laboratory.
• Recent successful learning in laboratory services.
• Previous computerised data entry experience.

Responsibilities

• Undertake microbiological testing for healthcare providers.
• Contribute to a busy team environment.
• Follow written protocols/policies.

Skills

Good keyboard skills

Ability to work with human fluid and tissue

Knowledge of Health and Safety

Ability to prioritise

Education

Science based GCSE and/or A Level

Biomedical Science or Microbiology degree

Job description

THIS POST IS OPEN TO THE CORNWALL HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY ONLY.

Do you thrive in a busy, but friendly team environment? If so, we are looking for a bright, efficient individual to join our team at the Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust's Department of Clinical Microbiology.

The Department undertakes microbiological testing for healthcare providers in Mid and West Cornwall.

Main duties of the job

Applicants will have a good basic standard of education, good keyboard skills and an enthusiasm to learn. Previous laboratory or NHS experience would be an advantage, although full training will be given.

The laboratory provides a seven day service, with extended working days. There will be a requirement to work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday, as agreed. It is anticipated that the post-holder will be expected to work approximately one in four weekends. However, there may be part-time opportunities available.

About us

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with

visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

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
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

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https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Science based GCSE and / or A Level (or equivalent).
• Recent educational achievements relating to laboratory services.
• Biomedical Science or Microbiology degree

Experience

• Practical experience of a microbiology laboratory
• Recent successful learning
• Previous computerised data entry experience
• Experience of stock control.
• Experience of using analysers or automation
• Must be precise, methodical and dextrous
• Must have the ability to work with human fluid and tissue
• Knowledge of Health and Safety in relation to the laboratory setting
• Previous experience of following written protocols / policies
• Ability to prioritise

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.