Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) Supervisor Band 3

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Job summary

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant Supervisor to oversee laboratory staff and ensure high-quality diagnostic services. The role involves training, supervising, and managing a team within a busy hospital environment. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in a laboratory setting. Join a dedicated team committed to providing excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• Substantial hospital laboratory experience.
• Experience of working within the NHS.
• Experience as a supervisor / team leader.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and organise the MLA staff.
• Assist in the training and induction of new staff.
• Perform staff appraisals and make recommendations.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

NVQ level 2, Clinical Laboratory Support

NVQ level 3 First Line Management

Good general education up to 'O' Level / GCSE

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Employer The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Town Shrewsbury Salary £24,625 - £25,674 Per annum/pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 27/05/2025 23:59

Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) Supervisor Band 3

NHS AfC: Band 3

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for 2 experienced individuals to join our medical laboratory team at the Royal Shrewsbury hospital and the Princess Royal Hospital. The post holder will be required to work as part of a 24/7 rota when training new staff for out of hours shifts. Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays will be part of a rotation.

Core hours Monday -Friday would be 09:00-17:30. To be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLAs) working in Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion, assign staff to sections within these laboratories, identify the training needs of all staff under your supervision, and refer all matters outside your area of responsibility to the Specimen Reception manager.

Main duties of the job

The MLA Supervisor is expected to supervise and organise the MLA staff and perform a range of tasks of a similar nature and level of responsibility that contribute towards an integrated, diagnostic service. Required to supervise, instruct and train MLA staff to a level defined by your grade.

• Expected to prioritise own workload and organise the day-to-day work activities of MLA team.
• Expected to assist in the training and induction of new staff.
• Expected to perform staff appraisals and make recommendations for further training and develop personal development plans, as appropriate.
• Required to work under direct or indirect supervision at all times.
• Expected to liaise professionally with other staff in Pathology and handle enquiries from external users of the service appropriately.

Working for our organisation

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Good general education up to “O” Level / GCSE including Maths, English and Science (Grades A-C) or equivalent.
• NVQ level 2, Clinical Laboratory Support or substantial experience as Medical Laboratory Assistant.
• NVQ level 3 First Line Management, or substantial experience as a supervisor / team leader
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Experience

• Substantial hospital laboratory experience
• Substantial experience of acting as a supervisor / team leader.
• Experience of working within the NHS.

Skills

• Accurate data entry and keyboard skills
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, interpersonal skills and organisational skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and with indirect supervision as necessary Ability to prioritise work and approach new tasks flexibly. Able to identify service developments and implement solutions.

Knowledge

• Understanding of the need for confidentiality and data protection.
• Basic theoretical knowledge to support sample processing / analytical processes

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If successful, by completing your application form you authorise the Trust to obtain any previous NHS service details including all electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national ESR.

If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.

If you require the application form in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01743 492402.

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

Unfortunately we do not accept CVs or keep them on file. If you are unable to apply online please contact the person named in the advertisement for the post you are interested in.

We commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible. In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.

We are committed to offering an interview to applicants from the Armed Forces community who meet the minimum criteria for the position. In addition, for those who are successfully appointed from the Armed Forces community, the Trust are committed to recognising previous service and rank in terms of pay, annual leave and other terms and conditions.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

We are committed to making the Trust a great place to work, where all staff can reach their full potential and bring their whole self to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from an Ethnic minority background are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace, that attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Many of our colleagues work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise a fair and equitable process that balances your needs, the needs of our patients and service delivery.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

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In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

Name Andrea granger Job title Assistant Operations Manager pathology Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01743 261000 Additional information

Katie Williams

MLA Manager

01743 261000 Ext 2401

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Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
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Shrewsbury
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