Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and positive Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our fast paced and friendly team within the Clinical Chemistry Department at Liverpool Clinical Laboratories.

As an MLA you will provide vital support to Biomedical Scientists and other healthcare professionals, ensuring high quality laboratory services are delivered to support patient care.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will receive and process specimens for routine and specialist testing. The work will be multidisciplinary in nature and consist of the analysis of multiple specimen types utilising various manual, semi-automated and automated techniques and equipment as instructed. The postholder will also maintain analytical equipment in optimum operational condition. As directed, the post holder will participate in 24/7 shift work across all LCL sites. The postholder will undertake training as necessary to ensure both professional and personal development. They will also undertake annual appraisal and bi-annual competency assessment. The post holder will liaise with both scientific and clinical staff within the LCL and staff across the wider Trust as necessary and within their scope of practice. With supervision available, the post holder will carry out any other reasonable duties commensurate with the role and aligned to the needs of the service.

About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital and Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

Job responsibilities

• To develop the knowledge and skills required for the preparation of specimens for processing relevant to the department (within departmental scope of practice and SOPs).
• Adhere to all Health and Safety policies and work within HSE and departmental Health and Safety regulations
• Undertake day to day maintenance, calibration, control, troubleshooting and operation of all routine and specialised equipment within the section(s), as directed by department
• Comply with all quality standards and adhere to the quality management systems pertaining to the department.
• Stock control and where directed the ordering of supplies as required.
• Ensure compliance with departmental Standard Operating Procedures, working on own initiative with supervision available.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies and legislation.
• To record incidents and non-conformities in conjunction with more senior and clinical staff as soon as possible in-line with procedures.
• Involved in the supervision, teaching, and advising of other staff.
• Comply with Standards of Proficiency, competence and conduct as directed
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all aspects of Information Governance
• Undertake duties as required by the department dependent upon working patterns.
• Participates in the Trust Personal Development Programme and works towards identified development needs.

Person Specification
Essential

• Willingness to learn and conform to departmental policies, procedures and take defined instruction from others.
• Ability to adapt to requirements of departmental needs with respect to working time.
• Commitment to Dignity and Respect
• Working relationships - maintain and develop
• Ability to communicate courteously verbally and in writing. Work as part of a team or on own initiative. Work in an organised, time efficient and methodical manner
• Familiar with use of basic laboratory equipment e.g., pipette, pH meter, centrifuge etc. Scientifically numerate.
• Attention to detail
• Demonstrably Computer literate, with demonstrable data entry experience
• Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues
• Knowledge and interest in biomedical science
• Understands the role of medical laboratories and quality systems.
• Awareness of Health and Safety issues
• Numerate and Literate to GCSE level (To include English and Mathematics)

Desirable

• Experience of working in a clinical laboratory or equivalent
• Knowledge of Biomedical tests
• Knowledge of medical terminologies
• Must maintain a continuous development portfolio

Location: Liverpool Clinical Laboratories, Liverpool, L7 8YE

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. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.