Medical Laboratory Assistant | Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
An opportunity has emerged within the Department of Clinical Microbiology for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join the team. While experience in an NHS clinical laboratory is desirable and advantageous, previous experience in a laboratory setting is not mandatory, as comprehensive on-the-job training will be provided.
Your role will involve assisting Biomedical Scientists in delivering a diagnostic service to clinicians and other users, aiding in the diagnosis and treatment of infections.
Requirements:- Hold a C grade or above in GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
- Possess a good understanding of Medical Terminology
- Be available to work within the 7-day week, with occasional out-of-hours service
Your role will be to perform a range of supporting tasks, liaising with the Biomedical Scientists, to ensure diagnostic support and treatment for the patient.
The Department processes around 470,000 specimens a year and is based in a modern laboratory that opened in 2006.
The Department routinely works 9am until 9pm, utilising , core and late shifts. The successful applicant will be contracted to work 5 out of 7 and participate in the out of hours service at weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis. The payment scheme is in line with Agenda for Change terms and conditions.
Thank you for your interest in this role.
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal’s Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated King’s Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.
Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us.
Please see attached job description and person specification attached to this advert for full details of roles and responsibilities of this position.
This advert closes on Thursday 3 Oct 2024