Job summary
- Main area
- Microbiology Medical laboratory Assistant
- Grade
- MLA Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - One in four Saturday mornings per month after training paid as bank staff
- Job ref
- 390-CSS-BR-9179
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Broomfield
- Town
- Chelmsford
- Salary
- £22,816 Per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
MLA Band 3 Microbiology
MLA 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
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 3 MLA to join our team in the Microbiology department.
You will provide support to the current Reception and MLA team to ensure that a quality service is being provided.
Following an appropriate period of training, You will be required to undertake participation in the weekend rotas ( one in four where possible after training). You will be supported with training as required for the post and will be part of a support team and required to maintain competency in all relevant areas of the laboratory.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
Main duties of the job
Microbiology at Broomfield Hospital is a friendly department that incorporates Bacteriology, Serology (including Molecular and Virology) departments and sample reception. The department provides analytical services for the Mid Essex Trust, St Andrews Burns Unit and other NHS & non-NHS providers. WinPath Enterprise is the laboratory computer system in use.
You will provide support to the current Reception and MLA team to ensure that a quality service is being provided.
A full time employee is preferable, we have modern equipment that includes the following: Sysmex 5000 Urine analyser, two Hologic Panthers, four GeneXpert PCR machines running a number of parameters as well as Two Diasorin Liaison XL machines used for both Virology/ Serology with H. pylori testing. We also have open platform PCR testing capability available which has samples prepared by the MLA team members for these automated machines.
There is a strong training ethos in the department and we have a two Training Leads in post across Microbiology to support development needs. The department regularly hold lunchtime seminars and training sessions.
You are welcome to visit the department to look about if from another Pathology area in the MSE Group of Hospitals.
Working for our organisation
With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
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 in reception of specimens and prepare for analysis.
- To select test profiles according to agreed protocols for specimen type and clinical details.
- To perform microbiological cultures according to the testing selected.
- To assist BMS staff with simple tests, assays and the operation of automated instruments following standard operational procedures
- To separate and prepare specimens for referral by post to a reference laboratory
- To dilute culture suspensions, inoculate culture media and add antibiotic disc’s for antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
- To receive requests for information and respond appropriately.
- To store processed specimens and assist in retrieval as necessary
- To assist with laboratory stores and maintenance of consumable stocks including doing pre acceptance testing.
- To monitor, maintain and clean equipment.
- To suggest ways to improve working practices
- To perform any other duties, commensurate with the grade and in the interest of the service and to attend MLA meetings with the Band 4 AP staff who support the MLA staff across the department.
Person specification
Appplication & Interview
Essential criteria
- 6 -12 months - Experience in a NHS laboratory
Desirable criteria
- Minimum of 1 years Microbiology experience in a NHS laboratory at Band 3
Application Form & Interview
Essential criteria
- Good general education, GCSE's or equivalent in Maths,English and Science
Desirable criteria
- keyboard skills, good team worker inc supervision of others
Application & Interview
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of MS word and excel, data inputting using Winpath Enterprise
Desirable criteria
- Can demonstrate good organisation skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mr Garry Sadler
- Job title
- Microbiology Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01245 515019
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