Medical Laboratory Assistant - Evening Supervisor
Band 3
Main area: Specimen Reception Grade Band 3
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Part time hours also available)
Job ref: 419-7083688-MLA-SH
Site: Hull Royal Infirmary Pathology Building, Town: Hull
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 per annum/pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 06/04/2025 23:59
Please note that contact with applicants will usually be by email, and so please check all of your mail folders regularly (unfortunately some providers filter our messages into junk mail folders).
Our Values
* We are KIND
* We are OPEN
* We pursue EXCELLENCE
We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population.
The MLA Band 3 area supervisor post in blood sciences specimen reception at Hull Hospital is responsible for supervising the late shift.
The post holder will perform a wide range of tasks to support Biomedical Scientists. These include preparation of clinical specimens for biological testing, handling telephone queries from other healthcare professionals, reception and admin duties, and various other technical, clerical, and blood portering roles.
Additionally, they will be responsible for managing the Band 2 MLA's in a supervisory role.
The post holder is a member of a team of laboratory staff that delivers a medical laboratory service to the Trust and the wider region.
The laboratory provides a 24 hour service, 7 days a week throughout the whole year. The post holder will be required to work mainly evenings (until 20:00) at Hull Royal Infirmary, but may be required to support the service at Castle Hill Hospital sites in the provision of a clinical laboratory service.
Part time hours would be considered on the provision that the evenings are still factored (The hours between 4-8pm, Monday - Friday, must be covered).
Main duties of the job
* Responsible for supervising the evening staff and training of individuals in that area, as well as monitoring and updating documentation relating to that area such as the evening shift job list.
* Dealing with pre-analytical problems within your remit.
* Ensuring the work flow through pre-ana is lean.
* Management of staffing resources.
* Referring any issues that need escalation to the line manager.
Working for our organisation
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependents.
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
* A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
* An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Person specification
Experience
* Basic computer skills.
Education
* GCSE or Equivalent in Maths and English.
Skills
* Able to read and follow written methodologies or protocols.
Aptitude and Personal Qualities
* Able to work as a team member.
* Ability to work under pressure.
Please note that some of our substantive vacancies may be available on a smaller number of hours than advertised. If you would be interested in applying on this basis, we would encourage you to contact the appointing manager to enquire further.
DBS Checks
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary either in 1 payment or over a six month period once you start employment. By applying you are agreeing to this undertaking. If you are successful you will be asked to confirm if you wish to pay in one amount or in instalments. The charges are currently £27.38 for a standard check and £55.38 for an enhanced check. The level of check will be determined by the post you are applying for.
Please note that Volunteers and Bank only staff will not be charged.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Application numbers
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Name: Douglas Sedman
Job title: Senior BMS Biochemistry, Pre-analytics Manager
Email address: Douglas.sedman@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01482607714
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