Job summary
Employer heading
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Band 3
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our newly formed Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend, is determined to provide the best health services for its local population. We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve.
Job overview
Are you an enthusiastic person interested in laboratory work? We are looking for Medical laboratory assistants in department to join our busy, Haematology and Transfusion team in Chelmsford.
In accordance with agreed protocols and standard operational procedures, you will participate in the analysis of biological samples by receiving, preparing and processing samples under the supervision of Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered staff. This includes clerical input of patient and test details into the laboratory computer system and performing required supportive duties, for example preparation of reagents, administrative and clerical tasks, and maintenance of equipment.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
Main duties of the job
The role of a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) is essential for the laboratory to provide a safe and efficient service by providing support to qualified Biomedical Scientists. An MLA working in the laboratory will perform duties such as receiving samples into the department, registering them onto the computer system, preparing the samples for analysis, performing some maintenance tasks on laboratory equipment, loading samples onto analysers, filing and retrieval of samples, preparing reagents, collecting data, answering queries and general housekeeping and administrative tasks, maintaining critical blood stock levels, blood transfusion admin tasks, and assisting biomedical scientists across departments.
Working for our organisation
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include
To assist with clerical duties within haematology and blood transfusion. To perform routine MLA duties such as temperature checks across the department, assist biomedical scientists in a range of ways such as running, loading, unloading and troubleshooting clinical analysers, maintaining critical blood stock levels in transfusion.
Report all accidents, incidents or near misses, dangerous situations according to the Departmental and Trusts risk events procedure.
To ensure a safe environment by maintaining adequate levels of safety and security within the laboratory according to the Department, Directorate and policies and procedures.
Person specification
Education & Qualification
Essential criteria
- 5 GCSEs or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- To have demonstrable experience working in a laboratory setting
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Previous experience working within haematology/Transfusion
Desirable criteria
- Basic laboratory skills
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Marcus Mcdougall
- Job title
- Blood sciences manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01245 515089
- Additional information
Marcus Mcdougall
[email protected]
01245 515089
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