Higher Medical Laboratory Assistant

Job overview

We are seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a medical laboratory assistant. They will support the scientific staff to deliver stem cell and cellular therapy receipt, processing and distribution for the bone marrow transplant and CAR-T programmes in Clinical Haematology at NUH.

There will be a variety of duties across the laboratory and team offices. Whilst we provide a planned service we adapt to our patient needs and so flexibility and adaptability are a must.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role are:

• Receipt, preparation and storage of samples and cellular products
• Use, monitoring and maintaining laboratory equipment
• Stock management

• Associated administrative tasks
• Delivery and collection of items, including samples and products from across the hospital site.

Working for our organisation

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the documents section for the full job description and personal specification.

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

• Basic science qualifications, e.g. GCSE demonstrating basic numeric and literacy skills
• Previous laboratory experience or similar environment

• NVQ level 3 in clinical laboratory support or equivalent

Experience

• Basic computer literacy
• Stock Management
• Admin experience
• Logistics experience

• Previous practical experience of laboratory work
• Previous experience of NHS IT systems, careflow, NOTIS.

Communication and Relationship Skills

• Able to provide and receive information in various forms with internal and external personnel
• Understanding of the importance of confidential or sensitive information
• Good interpersonal skills
• Remains calm under pressure
• Able to work well in a team and as an individual

• Experience dealing with telephone enquiries

Analytical and Judgement Skills

• Able to use judgement in uncomplicated situations for managing workload e.g. allocation of stock per delivery schedules
• Able to prioritise urgent work under the direction of scientific staff
• Understands own limitations of practice
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Understanding of the importance of confidential or sensitive information

Planning and Organisation Skills

• Able to plan and prioritise own work to meet agreed targets on an ongoing basis
• Able to perform work with minimum supervision
• Able to multitask
• Able to problem solve
• Able to enter data accurately
• Demonstrates prompt timekeeping and good attendance in the workplace

Physical Skills

• Able to concentrate and perform repetitive tasks
• Able to move large dewars within the laboratory
• Able to transport smaller items across campus
• Able to work at a VDU for extended periods of time

Other requirements specific to the role

• Flexible approach to working hours and very occasional support out of hours

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s “We are here for you” behavioural standards
• Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs

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Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at the NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Applicants are kindly requested to refrain from using AI at any stage during the recruitment process.

Closing Dates: Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

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Easy read application: if you have a disability and find it difficult to complete our online application form, you can apply via our easy read application which you can find on the intranet https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/easy-read-job-application

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If you are aged 16 or 17 and applying for a role that is more than 20 hours a week, please be aware that you will be asked to commence an Apprenticeship within the Trust alongside your role, as long as there is a suitable apprenticeship standard available. This is in line with the current guidance in England that whilst young people under the age of 18 can leave school (on the last Friday in June) they must then do one of the following:

• Stay in full-time education, for example at a college
• Start an Apprenticeship
• Spend 20 hours of more a week working or volunteering, while in part-time education or training

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Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.

At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

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Consent:

• Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
• Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£42.90 for enhanced and £22.90 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.
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