- Receipt and sorting of samples into the department
- Pre analytical preparation of samples
- Data inputting of patient information/requests onto the laboratory computer
- Telephone enquiry and results service
- Assisting in the general cleanliness and tidying of the section
- Routine analyser preparation and operation
- Previous experience of patient data inputting and any typing qualifications are desirable, but not essential.
- Flexible and logical approach to work, good telephone manner, and team working are all personal qualities which are essential to this role.
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a of providers
- Educated to NVQ level 2 or equivalent
- Experience of working in a team
- Able to concentrate on repetitive tasks for long periods
- Well organised with a methodical approach
- Able to enter computer data quickly and accurately
- Able to recognise problems and offer solutions
- Articulate and confident with a pleasant telephone manner
- Honest, reliable, hard-working and conscientious
- Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: ? We are Kind. ? We are Open. ? We pursue Excellence.
Medical Laboratory Assistant - York, United Kingdom - York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Description
Job summary
We are looking for individuals who will be enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our friendly team to support us to provide a high quality and efficient Microbiology diagnostic service to our patients and users of our service.
You will be working alongside Biomedical Scientists and Associate Practitioners, delivering high quality care for the patients of the York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The post holder will be expected to demonstrate flexibility and self-organisation within their work and the department will provide training and support throughout.
Please note this post is not eligible for Tier 2 sponsorship
Please note, this vacancy may close at short notice should large numbers of applications be received
Main duties of the job
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Requirements of the post:
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description .
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind ; we are open ; and we pursue excellence .
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Person SpecificationEducation, Qualifications and Training
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Experience and Knowledge
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Skills and Attributes
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Aptitude and Personal Qualities
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Values & Behaviours
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