Medical Laboratory Assistant - Central Reception

TN United Kingdom; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join their Central Reception in Bournemouth. This role involves advanced clinical assessments, providing anesthetic care, and managing complex patient situations. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care and effective communication. The ideal candidate will have a recognized medical degree, GMC registration, and relevant experience in anesthesia. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to patient safety and quality improvement in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience at Senior House Officer/Core Training level or higher.
• Successful completion of ALS in the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Undertake advanced clinical assessments and diagnose medical conditions.
• Work autonomously and provide anesthetic care independently.

Skills

Anesthesia Care

Clinical Training

Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Patient Safety

Risk Management

Education

Recognized Basic Medical Degree

Full GMC Registration

Postgraduate Qualification in Anaesthesia

Job description

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Medical Laboratory Assistant - Central Reception, Bournemouth

Client:

Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group

Location:

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

10

Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

Job Description:

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Undertake advanced clinical assessment of the patient, analysing complex clinical signs, findings from physical examination, patient history, and investigation results to diagnose medical/surgical conditions.

Work autonomously in recognized situations and provide anesthetic care independently to appropriate patients and surgical cases, including obstetric patients.

Utilize professional judgment in managing complex and unpredictable care events and capture learning from these experiences to improve patient care and service delivery.

Develop and maintain effective communication with patients, relatives, and MDT where required.

Use advanced communication skills to impart sensitive, complex, and potentially distressing information to patients and carers.

Provide accurate and effective clinical handovers across all professional boundaries.

Make and receive patient referrals to/from other medical specialties, healthcare professionals, or agencies, ensuring accurate written and verbal communication.

Perform solo transfers of patients both intra- and inter-hospital where applicable.

Document in medical notes, including history, clinical findings, physical examination, interpretation, plan of care, and treatment provided.

Review critical care patients and formulate/discuss plans on Consultant ward rounds.

Support discharge planning processes and communicate with receiving areas/teams.

Recognize own limitations and seek appropriate help from multiagency and interprofessional resources.

Maintain patient confidentiality and discern when confidential information should be shared for safe healthcare practice.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Recognized basic Medical Degree
• Full GMC registration
• 3 years’ experience in the specialty at Senior House Officer/Core Training level or higher or its equivalence
• Successful completion of ALS (or equivalent) in last 3 years

Desirable criteria

• Postgraduate qualification in Anaesthesia or equivalent
• Part 1 FRCA or equivalent
• Completed a suitable program of training in anaesthesia recognized by the Royal College of Anaesthetists. Three years minimum training in Anaesthesia
• Final FRCA or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required to enter UK Anaesthesia Specialty Training.
• Ability to deliver anesthesia care for (with distance supervision) ASA 1-3 cases.
• Clinical training and experience to act as Critical Care Unit resident doctor with non-resident Consultant Supervision.
• Sound general medical knowledge
• Ability to perform within a multidisciplinary team.
• All-round general experience in anesthesia, obstetric anesthesia, and intensive care.
• An understanding of NHS management structure and clinical governance.
• Willing to work as part of a team and share management and administrative responsibilities.

Desirable criteria

• Completion of equivalent of SHO/CT2 level competency-based program.
• Evidence of involvement in research projects and presentation at professional meetings and an understanding of the research process.

Skills

Essential criteria

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required to enter UK Anaesthesia Specialty Training.
• Ability to deliver anesthesia care for (with distance supervision) ASA 1-3 cases.
• Clinical training and experience to act as Critical Care Unit resident doctor with non-resident Consultant Supervision.
• Sound general medical knowledge
• Ability to perform within a multidisciplinary team.

Additional Skills

• Demonstrable interest in risk management and patient safety.
• Interest in preoperative care to optimize patient pathways.
• Interest in quality assurance and improvement.
• Understanding of medical audit and research principles.
• Knowledge of CPD and evidence of participation.
• Understanding of medical education needs and current approaches.

Personal Attributes

• Honesty and reliability
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Enquiring, critical approach to work
• Resilience and ability to remain calm under pressure
• Caring attitude towards patients
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
• Willingness to collaborate with management and accept institutional priorities

Language

• Able to speak English sufficiently to undertake the role