Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) Supervisor Band 3

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for experienced individuals to join the medical laboratory team at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. The MLA Supervisor will oversee the work of Medical Laboratory Assistants, ensuring high-quality service delivery and staff training. Join a dedicated team focused on providing excellent care to the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising Medical Laboratory Assistants.
• Ability to train and appraise staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and organise the MLA staff.
• Assist in the training and induction of new staff.
• Perform staff appraisals and develop personal development plans.

Skills

Supervision

Training

Organisational Skills

Job description

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.