Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant to join a dedicated team in a modern department, providing a high-quality service Duties will include laboratory and administrative tasks which maybe of a complex nature.
Although no formal qualifications are required for this post, it will be important to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills.
Previous experience in laboratory support work is also essential University Hospitals Dorset Cellular Pathology department has a high quality UKAS accreditation record and it is an approved laboratory for Registration and Specialist training by the IBMS.
The Cellular Pathology team is made up of different grades of Scientist, including Medical laboratory staff, associate practitioners and biomedical scientists the aim being putting the patient first and delivering a high-quality service The role is fulltime, and you will be required to work hours per week Additional contact information Rita Perdigao - Senior Biomedical Scientist 0300 019 5658 Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital Interview Date: TBC Main duties of the job The main duties of this role will be to support BMS staff in providing analysis of specimens received using complex diagnostic procedures across Cellular Pathology.
Other duties include microtomy and assisting the Specialist Biomedical Scientist at dissection About us Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD.
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Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good General Education 'A' levels or equivalent in Science Desirable Completion of Pathology Support Worker qualification or IBMS Support Staff portfolio part 1 and 2.
Further scientific qualification Experience Essential Demonstrable experience of working in scientific area as a Medical Laboratory Assistant or equivalent Able to work accurately and with good hand-eye co-ordination Experience of using common IT software Desirable Previous experience working as a MLA in Cellular Pathology Experience of quality management system Experience of using hospital IT systems Technical Skills Competencies Essential Must be able to understand and work within established Standard Operating Procedures and relevant Health & Safety policies, including COSHH Work flexibly in response to changing circumstances.
Works within limits of responsibility Good interpretive skills at bench level Good attention to detail and accuracy Handling biological specimens Recognises and reports problems as they arise Desirable Understand the importance of quality at all levels of our work.
Happy to work in a busy environment Knowledge of microtomy Demonstrable experience in assisting dissection Knowledge Essential Understanding of Cellular Pathology Desirable Understanding of UKAS requirements Understand the role of Histopathology within the NHS.