Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant

• Specimen reception and maintaining accurate records.
• Handle enquiries (telephone and face-to-face) in an effective and efficient manner and according to departmental procedures.
• Booking on/requesting of cases on LIMS.
• Assist specimen dissection team and with the processing of specimens.
• Equipment maintenance.
• Stock and consumables management.
• Archiving of blocks and slides.
• Paratrimming and processor maintenance
• Embedding of blocks under the supervision of the BMS team
• Microtomy under the supervision of the BMS team
• Internal quality control under the supervision of the BMS team
• Complete all training and always follow standard operating procedures.
• Help the department maintain UKAS accreditation.
• Outsourcing of specimens
• Keep accurate records for samples which will act as an audit trail in the event of mistakes or problems.
• Perform general clerical duties, as required.
• Assist with specific tasks/projects (commensurate with experience) delegated by more senior staff.
• Participate in laboratory routine work as required under the direction and supervision of qualified staff in line with standard operating procedures.
• Organise and prioritise their own workload and inform colleagues of any outstanding tasks

Essential

• An understanding of the political sensitivities of the Trust.
• Ability to demonstrate confidentiality and trustworthiness.
• A willingness to be flexible and part of a team.
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of concentration and attention to detail.
• Deal calmly and politely with members of hospital staff who are working in areas of extreme pressure.
• Ability to juggle many priorities at one time, whilst remaining calm.
• Prepared to handle clinical samples.

Desirable

• Previous laboratory experience.
• GCSE in Science (either Biology, Chemistry or Combined Science) or equivalent.
• BTEC or NVQ 2 (Pathology Support) or equivalent.

Essential

• Evidence of ability to work using own initiative and without direct supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstration of manual dexterity through previous employment/interests.
• Demonstration of excellent numeracy skills through previous experience or employment.
• Good hand to eye co-ordination.
• Conscientious, methodical approach to duties with attention to detail.
• Demonstration of good interpersonal skills.