Specialist Medical Laboratory Assistant Point of Care

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Salisbury is seeking a Specialist Medical Laboratory Assistant for full-time work in the Point of Care Section. You will maintain laboratory practices across various departments and receive essential training. The ideal candidate should have GCSE qualifications, data entry skills, and the ability to work well under pressure. This position offers NHS discounts and a generous benefits package including paid holiday and pension options.

Benefits

NHS discounts

Minimum 35 days paid holiday

Generous pension scheme

On-site leisure centre

Day nursery

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent required.
• A level standard or NVQ 3 in a science-related subject is desirable.
• Experience as a Medical Laboratory Assistant in a laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Work under supervision across departments using POCT devices.
• Maintain good laboratory practices for service efficiency.
• Assisting in planning changes and service improvements.

Skills

Keyboard and data entry skills

Ability to follow protocols

Ability to work to deadlines

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Able to organise own workload

Experience in fast-paced environment

Education

GCSE English or equivalent

GCSE Maths or equivalent

A level standard qualifications or NVQ 3 in science

Tools

Laboratory information management systems

Standard IT packages

Job description

Specialist Medical Laboratory Assistant- Point of Care

The Laboratory Medicine department currently has a vacancy for a Specialist Medical Laboratory Assistant in the Point of Care Section. We are looking for a friendly and cheerful person, who is practical, has an interest in science and would be comfortable working with and training a variety of staffing groups across the hospital. You will be based in Laboratory Medicine but the role involves visiting and supporting point of care services in clinical areas across the Trust.

The role is full time 37.5 hours per week , although part-time options would be considered.

The post-holder will be supported with the necessary training and will be required to maintain competency as required for the role. Previous medical laboratory experience would be desirable, but full training will be provided.

The successful candidate will be literate, numerate and have excellent keyboard skills.

Please note: we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be based in Laboratory Medicine and work under both direct and indirect supervision on the wards and in the departments that use POCT devices.

To learn and maintain good laboratory practice in the interests of the departmental commitment to provide an efficient, safe service to service users and ultimately to the patient.

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

About us

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.

We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.

Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE English or equivalent
• GCSE Maths or equivalent
• A level standard qualifications or NVQ 3 equivalent in science related subject

Skills

• Keyboard and data entry skills
• Ability to follow protocols
• Ability to work to deadlines and under some pressure
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to organise own workload
• Able to use own initiative and work flexibly
• Able to recognise and work within own limitations
• Ability to concentrate for long periods whilst at task
• Experience of contributing and assisting in the planning of changes and service improvements
• Experience of carrying out routine tasks
• Show an understanding of Health & Safety re-quirements, including COSHH regulations.
• Demonstrate an understanding of UKAS requirements.

Experience

• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment
• Competent in the use of standard IT packages
• Experience of working as an MLA in a laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of laboratory information management computer systems.
• Experience of training and assessing skills and competency.
• Experience of problem solving.

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.

£24,937 to £26,598 a yearper annum pro rata if part time