Medical Laboratory Assistant - Clinical Chemistry (Band 2)

Medical Laboratory Assistants are a key staff group, working alongside Biomedical Scientists to ensure the smooth running of the pathology department.

The primary duties of this role will involve answering telephone queries from users, locating samples, maintaining outstanding worklists and general housekeeping duties, including cleaning and disposal of laboratory waste.

The successful candidate will be required to work in all sections within the chemistry department, including the automated and manual sections of the Clinical Chemistry laboratories

There may be the requirement to work in other sections of the Blood Sciences Laboratory such as Haematology, Blood transfusion and Central Separating (sample reception), subject to the needs of the service.

Our staff surveys tell us that we are one of the best Trusts to work for in the country. Staff benefits include a children's day nursery, subsidised restaurant facilities, cyber cafe and discounts at local leisure facilities.

NB. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early should sufficient suitable candidates apply.

For full details of this job vacancy, please see attached full job description and person specification.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Gillian Day, Clinical Chemistry Section Manager on 01535 292909, email gillian.day@nhs.net

We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.

We want to attract staff who embrace our 'Right Care' behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients - we want to make these part of our DNA.

Qualifications

Essential: - GCSE Science, English or equivalent level qualification

Experience

Desirable: - Experience of following SOP's; - Previous Laboratory experience

Knowledge

Desirable: - Health and safety legislation; - COSHH