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Medical Lab Assistant

Posting date:	17 May 2024
Salary:	£22,370.00 to £24,184.00 per year
Additional salary information:	£22370.00 - £24184.00 a year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	31 May 2024
Location:	Manchester, M13 9WL
Company:	NHS Jobs
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	K9919-24-0314

Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Medical Laboratory Assistant. Previous experience in a similar role although advantageous is not essential as all necessary training will be given to the post holder. The post holder will work as part of the laboratory team, providing a high level of microbiological analysis to provide patients with the highest level of diagnosis and treatment.The laboratory is accredited by UKAS (ISO15189 standard)We actively encourage CPD activities. The department requires staff to support the department in delivering a comprehensive Virology service over 7 days. Staff may be required to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, throughout the 24-hour period if appropriate to the post. The laboratory has a friendly atmosphere with a good team spirit and offers the opportunity for you to develop personally and professionally. The department is a designated IBMS training laboratory, has an extensive quality system in operation and is fully accredited. Essential Criteria: Experience of working in a health care environment Clear communicator with good writing, data entry and telephone skills ensuring accuracy Ability to work effectively as part of a team Problem solving skills Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own workload to set deadlines An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust Good time keeping Flexible approach to work Ability to follow written protocols An understanding of, and commitment to, equality of opportunity and good working relationships Desirable Criteria: Evidence of on-going training and development Previous laboratory experience Selection Process: This vacancy will be assessed using a competency-based framework which will assess your Qualifications, knowledge and experience and / or skills and capabilities outlined in the essential criteria. Stage 1: Application & Sift Competency-based assessments You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the above listedessential criteria, and this will be in the form of a CV/ Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application) a 750word Statement of Suitability. This should outline how you consider your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria. The CV / Application form and Statement of Suitability will be marked separately, and you must pass both to move forward to interview. Longlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist. Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on 'Experience of working in a healthcare environment'. If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview & assessment Please do not exceed 750 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number. Feedback will not be provided at this stage. Stage 2: Interview You will be invited to a (single) face to face interview. Knowledge, experience, skills & abilities will be tested at interview. There may be a Technical Test/assessment. If face to face interviews are planned, in exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Eligibility Criteria Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (includingby definition internal applicants). Security Clearance Level Requirement Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Basic Personnel Security Standard. Working for the Civil Service: TheCivil Service Codesets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission'srecruitment principles. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment. Its important to note that there are currently exceptions to applications being considered if your conviction relates to any of the following: life sentences arson sexual offences hate and terror offences Some departments will also consider the specific offence against the nature of the business, i.e., a conviction for fraud may rule you out for a finance role. If you are interviewed for the post and do not meet the required threshold for the specified grade, your application may be assessed against a similar, lower grade role and you may be offered the post should one be available Starting salary Entrants to the Civil Service are expected to start on the minimum of the pay band. The internal roles rules apply to existing Civil Servants, i.e. level transfers move on current salary or the pay range minimum, transfers on promotion move to new pay range minimum or receive 10% increase. Either case is determined by whichever is the highest. For further details please refer to the Information Sheet - Starting Salaries & Benefits attachment