Job summary
Employer heading
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.
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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)
Documents to download
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
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Royal Surrey Foundation Trust
- Telephone
- 01483 571122 Ext 2478
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