Laboratory Assistant Job at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham

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Job Description

Band 3

Main area
Cellular Pathology
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent: Covering a Monday to Saturday Service
Hours
37.5 hours per week (Full time 37.5 hours 5 days per week Monday to Saturday (rotational))
Job ref
164-5202759
Site
Nottingham University Hospitals
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£22,816 - £24,336 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
24/05/2023 23:59

Job overview

The post holder will provide support to the Scientific and medical staff of the department. The main duties of the role are to:

Undertake laboratory-based work including the analysis of samples using various technologies. This may be located in any of the department’s sections.

Perform sample reception duties including the receipt, barcode labelling and preparation of samples for analysis

Perform clerical tasks including data input of patient demographics and test request information

Perform general housekeeping duties including maintaining stock levels, general cleaning and waste disposal

The post holder may be based at: City and/or QMC Campus

Please note, this vacancy may close early dependant on level of interest. If you are interested, apply at your earliest convenience.

Main duties of the job

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides additional detail about the essential and desirable skills/experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application.

You will find a comprehensive job description attached. This will give you a detailed description for the expectation of your role. Please note, this job description should be regarded as a guide to the duties required and is not definitive or restrictive in any way. The duties of the post may be varied from time to time in response to changing circumstances. This job description does not form part of the contract of employment.

Working for our organisation

Working hours are 37.5 hours Monday to Saturday within 8.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. The post holder will be expected to work 5 days a week covering a Monday to Saturday service on a rotational basis. You will be required to work in the Histopathology laboratories on both QMC and City Hospital NUH Campuses.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This varied role involves rotation within all routine areas of Cellular Pathology, including Embedding, Microtomy, Dissection scribe, Specimen Reception and Immunohistochemistry, so previous knowledge of these areas would be advantageous. Keyboard skills are a requirement for this post, as is the ability to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity. The ability to work well in a team and be able to communicate effectively with others is of paramount importance. In this support role there is also a requirement for an amount of manual handling.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

  • GCSE grade C or above English, Maths and a Science subject

Desirable criteria

  • NVQ level 3 in Clinical Laboratory Support or equivalent, e.g. 2 science A levels or above

Experience

Essential criteria

  • Previous practical laboratory experience in a Histopathology or similar environment

Desirable criteria

  • Transferrable skills

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Bring your whole self to work for us at NUH. We love diversity and we value your difference, your unique skills, knowledge and experience. Becoming one of our people may realise your potential, helping us to raise our performance in delivering world class healthcare to the diverse patient populations we serve.

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are currently under-represented at NUH.

Covid-19 vaccination: remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated. For helpful advice and information about the Covid-19 vaccination and how to access visit: https://nottsccg.nhs.uk/covid-19/covid-19-vaccinations/

Closing Dates: Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Communication: All communication related to your application will be via the email address you have provided. Please ensure you check your email account including your junk email regularly.

Easy read application: if you have a disability and find it difficult to complete our online application form, you can apply via our easy read application which you can find on the intranet https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/easy-read-job-application

Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.

Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.

At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

Skilled Workers Visa: We welcome applications from individuals who require a skilled worker visa in line with the Home Office regulations. NON-UK/NON SETTLED candidates may not be appointed, if a suitably qualified and skilled UK/SETTLED candidate is successful at interview stage as it is unlikely that the Trust is able to satisfy the Home Office Visa requirements

ID and Right to work checks: NUH authenticate all ID and right to work documentation such as passports, visa’s and driving license through a system called Trust ID. NUH will scan your ID and right to work documentation in to the Trust ID system at your face to face ID appointment. The system will run a check against the key security features within your documentation. The system will provide us with an outcome of your check which will be stored securely on your personal file along with all other pre-employment check documentation.

Consent:

  • Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
  • Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£41.90 for enhanced and £21.90 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.

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