The post holder will work in the context of the Objectives of the Pathology Directorate and the Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) in the Department. The principal duties of the post holder will be to receive and process specimens, and carry out routine tasks in the laboratory, which do not require the skill and training of a State Registered BMS.
The Pathology Directorate is seeking a responsible and enthusiastic individual to work as a Medical Laboratory Assistant in the Combined Specimen Reception Department. Applicants will need to be able to cover a potential 24-hour working pattern on a rotational basis, most weeks will be 11:45 till 20:00. Participation in weekend and Bank Holiday sessions will also be required.
The principal duties of the post holder will be to maintain and operate sample processing equipment and to facilitate the movement of samples through the laboratory, in addition to other routine tasks which do not require the skill and training of a State Registered BMS.
The Trust's Mission Is "Together We Care" Which Encompasses The Strategic Vision For Operating As a High Performing Organisation Within An Integrated Care System (ICS), Which Provides Quality, Safe And Effective Care. This Will Be Achieved In a Financially Sustainable Way Through Our Values-driven, Skilled And Motivated Workforce.
Our Values:
1. People-centred - Serving people is the focus of everything we do;
2. Positive - having a "can do" response whatever the situation;
3. Compassion - always demonstrating we care;
4. Excellence - continually striving to provide the best care possible.
Our values are drivers for the behaviours that all our staff strive to demonstrate. The values and behaviours have been and continue to be embedded and communicated across the organisation via a number of initiatives - including our recruitment processes, corporate induction, team briefings, meetings, appraisals and our annual awards ceremony.
We recommend that all individuals employed in patient-facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Mrs Julie Porter Job title: Biochemistry manager Email address: julie.porter6@nhs.net Telephone number: 01253 951571
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