Apprentice (Band 2) MLA - Blood Sciences | Barking Havering and Redbridge Univ Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 20 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £21,100 Per Annum Inclusive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 June 2024 |
| Location: | Romford, RM7 0AG |
| Company: | Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 6324929/162-5943-AV-A |
Summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our busy team of Blood Sciences Reception staff as an Apprentice Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA). The main site is at Queen’s Hospital with a second site at King George Hospital. The role involves the receipt and processing of samples ready for testing. The Blood Sciences Reception receives samples for all of Pathology and sorts them into the correct discipline. Samples are labelled and then data entered onto the computer.
Hours are 37.5 per week Monday to Friday 9:00 -17:00 QH and 9:30 -17:30 KGH whilst training. Once trained there is some weekend working, 1 or 2 per month Saturday or Sunday. There may also be late shifts finishing 18:30 and early shifts starting at 8:00.
You will be completing the Level 2 Healthcare Science Assistant apprenticeship. If you already hold a science qualification at Level 2 or above, then you are not eligible to apply.
Please read the advert and Job Description carefully before applying, ensuring that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification.
To be eligible for an Apprenticeship you must meet the following criteria:
• Be 18 years old or over.
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have been permanently resident in the UK for the past 3 years.
To work in a team of support staff playing a crucial role in the reception and preparation of patient samples and requests, to facilitate the provision of a quality and timely diagnostic and monitoring service essential for patient care
We provide care for the residents of three diverse London boroughs. Most of our 7,800 permanent staff live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals and we operate from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London – more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Community Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic.
We’re pleased to be leading the way inreducing the time our patientswait to get the treatment they need. The Elective Surgical Hub at King George Hospital is one of eight to beaccredited as part of a national scheme; the Care Quality Commission has raised the ratings for urgent and emergency care at Queen’s and King George hospitals; and data released by NHS England showed that the Trust was the most improved in 2023 for reducing waits for emergency care.
We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We’re also part of theNorth East London Cancer Alliance.
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
This advert closes on Monday 3 Jun 2024
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