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Job summary

Main area
Pathology
Grade
AfC Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
384-JH-EMF17665-B3
Employer
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Surrey Hospital
Town
Guildford
Salary
£25,329 - £26,958 per annum - includes high cost area supplements (HCAS)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/01/2025 23:59

Employer heading

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Medical Laboratory Assistant

AfC Band 3

Job overview

We have an opportunity for an energetic, enthusiastic and well-motivated individual to join the Molecular Diagnostics Department at the Royal Surrey Foundation Trust for a full time permanent position.

The Department is part of Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS). It is an ISO accredited service providing specialist molecular diagnostic services for BSPS departments, associated Trust clinicians and external laboratories in five NHS Trusts across the region. The department provides a variety of genetic services for diagnosis of patients and enabling genetically-personalised oncology treatments.

The job advertised here is to assist in the provision these services.

We are looking for a recent graduate or scientist looking to start a career in healthcare diagnostics. They should have a keen eye for detail and work well in a team environment. 

Main duties of the job

Key responsibility will be assisting in the provision of diagnostic services to clinicians and patients throughout the network. It is expected that the post-holder will be able to assist laboratory processes by taking responsibility for operating sophisticated equipment and handling patient samples.

Opportunities to develop as a scientist and progress in the profession will be available.

Working for our organisation

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To participate in the provision of an efficient and cost effective Molecular Diagnostic service within Surrey and Berkshire Pathology Services.

To receipt and prepare samples and perform routine laboratory techniques efficiently and in a conscientious manner with respect to work pressures and quality of the service. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • ‘A’ levels in science-based subjects

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Ability to write clearly.
  • Possess basic IT skills & keyboard accuracy.
Desirable criteria
  • Previous work within the NHS
  • Data Entry experience (Winpath)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident committedStep into healthArmed Forces Covenant

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Pierre Foskett
Job title
Laboratory Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

If after viewing the job description you have any questions, would like further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Pierre Foskett, Laboratory Manager, on 01483 571122 ext 6839 or email: [email protected]

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Royal Surrey Foundation Trust
Telephone
01483 571122 Ext 2478
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