Medical Laboratory Assistant - Lincoln (Band 2) - Cellular Pathology - Northern Lincolnshire & Goole NHS Foundation Trust
Northern Lincolnshire & Goole NHS Foundation Trust – Lincoln, Lincolnshire
An opportunity has arisen in the Cellular Pathology department based at Lincoln County Hospital for a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA).
We are looking for an enthusiastic committed individual to join our team to support the delivery of tissue diagnostics for both Lincolnshire NHS Trusts.
As an MLA you will be an integral part of the laboratory team. The main duties include:
1. Specimen reception and data entry
2. Sample processing
3. Microtomy
4. Equipment maintenance
5. Slide filing
6. Other general laboratory tasks
Full training will be provided by the laboratory in these duties, some of which require a high degree of manual dexterity and attention to detail. The laboratory operates between 08:00 and 17:30 and staff take part in a rota within these hours. Saturday and Sunday working will be required on a rotational basis when necessary competencies have been achieved.
Candidates must have good numeracy and literacy skills (ideally GCSE Grade C or above in Mathematics and English), be confident in the use of information technology (IT) and other complex equipment, and be able to communicate with a range of healthcare professionals.
Previous experience of working within a process and adhering to tight guidelines and standard operating procedures would be an advantage.
Path Links is committed to continuous improvement and full engagement is expected.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of people’s age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.
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