Microbiology Higher Medical Laboratory Assistant

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization based in Nottingham seeks a Higher Medical Laboratory Assistant to support scientific staff and assist in the 24/7 Clinical Diagnostic Microbiology Service. Responsibilities include the preparation and sorting of patient samples, maintenance of laboratory equipment, and general clerical duties. The role requires good concentration, attention to detail, and a relevant educational background. Comprehensive training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Basic qualifications in Maths and English Science are essential.
• An NVQ level 3 in a Science subject is desirable.
• Good written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Sort and prepare patient samples for testing.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and consumable stocks.
• Perform clerical tasks including data entry.

Skills

Good concentration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

GCSE Maths and English Science

A-Level / BTEC certificate/diploma Level 3

Job description

Job summary

The Microbiology department at the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS trust have exciting opportunities following a significant investment to allow the service to grow and provide a comprehensive 24/7 Clinical Diagnostic Microbiology Service. We have permanent posts within our Higher Medical Laboratory Assistant team. The role of a Higher Medical Laboratory Assistant is varied and involves supporting the scientific staff (Biomedical Scientists) and is a key role in supporting a diagnostic service. The successful applicant will be required to participate in the department's 24/7 working patterns, which will involve working weekends and night shifts as well as early, core and late shifts.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

• the receipt, sorting, and preparation of patient samples
• maintaining stocks of consumable items
• disposal of biological waste
• operating and maintaining laboratory equipment
• performing general housekeeping duties
• clerical tasks including data input of patient demographics and test request information
• answer telephone enquiries and perform visitor reception duties

Previous experience in an NHS clinical laboratory would be an advantage but is not essential as full training will be provided. As important as laboratory experience is a positive attitude, and experience of working effectively in a busy team environment doing work which may have been repetitive in nature but requires good concentration and attention to detail is also experience that we are looking for.

A good level of secondary education is required with English, Maths and Science to GCSE (Grade A-C / 4 to 9) in addition an A Level or BTEC / NVQ equivalent qualifications.

About us

The Clinical Microbiology service is a comprehensive medical microbiology service handling in excess of 900,000 microbiology and virology samples per year. We are a well established Institute of Biomedical Science training centre and provide opportunities across a variety of professional qualifications for individuals who can demonstrate the key skills to progress within their microbiology career.

Please note this service is a 24/7 provision and therefore individuals must be flexible and able to work on all shifts including night shift provision.

Job responsibilities

For full details of the role please see the attached Job description.

Person Specification

Training & qualifications

Essential

• Basic Qualifications GCSE Maths and English Science
• A-Level / BTEC certificate/ diploma Level 3

Desirable

• NVQ level 3 in Science subject and/or ECDL or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Working experience with transferable skills

Desirable

• Previous laboratory experience (Working environment)

Communication and relationship

Essential

• Good communication skills - written and verbal - application standard.

Analytical

Essential

• Experience using skills that are translatable

Desirable

• Previous experience with analysers in microbiology

Other

Essential

• Answered the application question within the supporting statement - evidence of following instructions
• Able to show an understanding why they would be good in the role

Disclosure and DBS

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.

Employer details

Employer name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address
QMC campus
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH

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