Job summary South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology (SYBP) is on a transformational journey that will fully integrate our existing pathology services, providing the best possible service for patients and clinicians across the Integrated Care System. It is our mission to deliver high-quality and innovative laboratory medicine solutions to patients, clinicians and partners to improve health, add value to patient care, safeguard best clinical outcomes and support the transformation of healthcare across SYB and beyond. If you would like to join a friendly, progressive, innovative team and play a part in the transformation of pathology services across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw we would like to hear from you. The Blood Sciences MLA post will rotate between the departments of Blood Sciences and Blood Transfusion. The post holder will be involved in laboratory duties supporting the scientific teams testing blood samples. Routine duties will include reception, storage and retrieval of blood samples, maintaining reagent stocks and equipment maintenance. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be expected to: Deliver scientific/ technical procedures, under the direction of the responsible healthcare scientist practitioner. Perform a number of healthcare science / scientific activities, under the indirect supervision/direction of a suitably qualified practitioner. Pre-analytical processing of samples to include the receipt, preparation, and processing. Store, retrieve and dispose of biological material according to the relevant procedures. Deal with direct queries from Medical Staff, Nursing Staff and other Service Users including telephone enquiries and taking appropriate action as necessary. Assist in maintaining high scientific and technical standards. Promote and maintain a high standard of relevant education and training. Adhere to all Trust and departmental policies. Maintain clinical records in relation to activities carried out and may input/ interrogate test results of others. May be required to supervise, organise, and allocate work and/ or train less experienced staff in own area. About us You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives. STHFT operates with a budget of £1.2 bn, has a workforce of over 18,500 employees, covers five hospital sites, provides care from over forty community settings, and has an excellent reputation for research. As an organisation we value and respect our staff and the community we serve. We provide excellent staff benefits; this includes commitment to professional development but also many initiatives to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives. Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year pa/pro rata for part time staff Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 190-8818-DIR Job locations Rotherham General Hospital Moorgate Road Rotherham S60 2UD Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English at level C/4 or above Level 3 qualification e.g. NVQ, 2 A-Levels, Apprenticeship or IBMS Certificate of Achievement (Part I) plus Significant laboratory experience or Extensive laboratory experience in the relevant discipline Experience Essential Ability to follow and work to Standard Operating Procedures and Policy Desirable Experience with a range of laboratory techniques Previous NHS laboratory experience Skills and Knowledge Essential Keyboard and basic IT skills Have an awareness of Health & Safety issues Effective Communication skills, written and oral Evidence of effective time management skills and with a methodical approach Personal Qualities Essential Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English at level C/4 or above Level 3 qualification e.g. NVQ, 2 A-Levels, Apprenticeship or IBMS Certificate of Achievement (Part I) plus Significant laboratory experience or Extensive laboratory experience in the relevant discipline Experience Essential Ability to follow and work to Standard Operating Procedures and Policy Desirable Experience with a range of laboratory techniques Previous NHS laboratory experience Skills and Knowledge Essential Keyboard and basic IT skills Have an awareness of Health & Safety issues Effective Communication skills, written and oral Evidence of effective time management skills and with a methodical approach Personal Qualities Essential Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Rotherham General Hospital Moorgate Road Rotherham S60 2UD Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)