[ref. a85375800] Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant

About our Trust

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Band 3 SMLA post based in Haematology Laboratory based at our ST Richards site. On occasion you will be required to travel across sites, as dictated by the needs of the service.

You will be trained and competency assessed to be able to perform your role as a very valuable key Haematology team member. There will be expectation to rotate through all areas of Haematology and work outside of core hours covering until 08:00 to 20:00 with weekend and Bank holiday working expected

Main duties of the job

To work as part of a team in the UHSx Haematology Department performing a wide range of routine and non-routine clinical, scientific or technical procedures as an appropriately regulated practitioner.

Working for our organisation

We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex

Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• work to standards dictated to by Good Manufacturing practice, (GMP) and UKAS 15181 and 17025.
• use all available IT, and LIMS
• answer the phone and handle clinical enquirers passing to more senior staff as required,
• maintain the day to day operation of the department by performing preventative routine daily and weekly maintenance, cleaning equipment, running Quality Assurance, partaking in External Quality Assurance, and re validating (re verification) of equipment once repaired or after Engineer preventative maintenance.
• monitoring stock levels across sites,
• maintaining a clean and tidy department as described to by GMP.
• Accepting deliveries
• Arranging for transfer of items and confirmation of send/receipt across sites.
• maintaining your training records
• monitoring temperatures of our monitored and temperature controlled equipment and department area’s by using Tutela and local procedures.
• reporting all Non-conformance on our Quality Management System using Q Pulse.

Please see job description & person specs for full details

Person specification

Qualifications

• GCSE's of equivalent

• A demonstrable interest in Biological Sciences
• Qualifications equivalent to NVQ level 3 or equivalent training and experience in Blood Sciences

knowledge (non-Clinical)

• Experience in Pre analytical section of a Busy laboratory.
• Can demonstrate the ability to work to strict standards of quality and safety.

• Awareness of the Blood Transfusion standards.

Skills

• Ability to work as part of a team of Biomedical Scientists, Medical Laboratory Assistants and Clerical staff.
• Excellent communication skills combined with the ability to ask and communicate with colleagues in an effective and positive manner.
• Teamworking
• Good written and spoken english

Analytical and Judgmental

• A demonstrable ability to follow instructions and apply knowledge so as to undertake and assist in reporting on biomedical investigations.
• Ability to recognise and understand what good standards of quality are and apply them at all times.

IT

• Use of a laboratory LIMS
• Aware of the need for data quality, data protection and the confidential use of patient information.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Important information for applicants:

Please note, the use of AI generated applications will be closely monitored. It is at the managers discretion to reject your application if they feel the majority has been created through the use of AI tools.

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

Further Information

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