Medical Laboratory Assistant - Blood Transfusion
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sherwood Forest Hospitals are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, friendly, and flexible individual to join the Blood Transfusion Department as a Medical Laboratory Assistant. You must have a keen interest in science and healthcare and be prepared to learn.
The successful applicant will play a key role in the Blood Transfusion team, processing specimens and supporting the Biomedical Scientists to ensure safe, effective, and efficient transfusion testing and blood component provision.
The main qualities required for this role include excellent attention to detail, concentration, and strong communication and teamwork skills. Training can be provided to those who have not previously worked in a clinical laboratory, although experience in a Blood Transfusion Laboratory is desirable.
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Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Knowledge
* Proficient in the use of Pathology data systems.
* Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
* High levels of accuracy.
* ECDL.
* Good organisational skills.
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 3 in clinical laboratory support or equivalent.
Further Training
* Laboratory based training.
* Competency based assessment.
Experience
* Experience in a clinical laboratory is desirable.
Contractual
* Participates in bank holiday rotas.
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.
Employer name
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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