Medical Laboratory Assistant - York, United Kingdom - York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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York, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and well-motivated individual to work as a Medical Laboratory Assistant in the Blood Science Reception at York Hospital.

The applicant should have a good standard of general education as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate organisational skills, attention to detail, a basic knowledge of computers and an ability to learn new tasks.

Previous experience of working within an NHS pathology laboratory is desirable but not necessary as full training will be provided.

The laboratory delivers a range of investigations, is UKAS accredited to ISO 15189:2012 and is an IBMS approved training laboratory.

The role of a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) is essential for the laboratory to provide a safe and efficient service by providing support to qualified Biomedical Scientists

The MLA role involves:
The receipt of samples from within the hospital and surrounding GP practices.

Data inputting of patient information and test requests into the laboratory computer system.

Preparation of samples for analysis.

Loading samples onto the analysers.

Dealing with queries from Medical staff and other service users.

General housekeeping and administrative tasks.

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
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 from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

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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COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

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.