Job summary
Applications are invited for a full time Medical Laboratory Assistant (Agenda for Change Band 2) in Clinical Chemistry based at Airedale General Hospital.

The department operates a 24/7 service. There is a requirement for flexible working within this role with core working hours between 8am and 8pm. The main hours of the role will include rotation between 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm and 12pm-8pm shifts, and may include weekend working to meet service delivery requirements.

Opportunities for personal development are strongly supported; however please note it will not be possible for the successful candidate to complete the IBMS registration portfolio within this role.

This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.

If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation.

Main duties of the job
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.

About us
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.

Job responsibilities
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

Qualifications
Essential

• GCSE Science, English or equivalent level qualification

Experience
Desirable

• Experience of following SOP's
• Previous Laboratory experience

Knowledge
Essential

• Organisational skills
• Good Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Team player and able to work with a minimum of supervision
• Ability to prioritise work and work effectively under pressure.
• Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & 'Understanding the New NHS'

Desirable

• Health and safety legislation
• COSHH

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.