Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 3 MLA to join our team in the Microbiology department.
You will provide support to the current Reception and MLA team to ensure that a quality service is being provided.
Following an appropriate period of training, you will be required to undertake participation in the weekend rotas (one in four where possible after training). You will be supported with training as required for the post and will be part of a support team and required to maintain competency in all relevant areas of the laboratory.
Main duties of the job
Microbiology at Broomfield Hospital is a friendly department that incorporates Bacteriology, Serology (including Molecular and Virology) departments and sample reception. The department provides analytical services for the Mid Essex Trust, St Andrews Burns Unit and other NHS & non-NHS providers. WinPath Enterprise is the laboratory computer system in use.
You will provide support to the current Reception and MLA team to ensure that a quality service is being provided.
We have modern equipment that includes the following: Sysmex 5000 Urine analyser, two Hologic Panthers, four GeneXpert PCR machines running a number of parameters as well as Two Diasorin Liaison XL machines used for both Virology/ Serology with H. pylori testing. We also have open platform PCR testing capability available which has samples prepared by the MLA team members for these automated machines.
There is a strong training ethos in the department and we have two Training Leads in post across Microbiology to support development needs. The department regularly holds lunchtime seminars and training sessions.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* 6 -12 months - Experience in a NHS laboratory
* Good general education, GCSE's or equivalent in Maths, English and Science
Desirable
* Previous Laboratory experience
* Computer and keyboard skills
Previous experience
Essential
* Previous laboratory experience in Microbiology
Desirable
* Knowledge of MS Word and Excel, data inputting using LIMS
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
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