Band 3 - Medical laboratory assistant (MLA), Chemical Pathology

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Blood Sciences Laboratory as a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA).

In this role, you will support our Biomedical Science (BMS) team within Clinical Biochemistry at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals Trust.

The position may require flexible hours, with shifts between 08:00 and 20:00, Monday to Friday, as well as occasional weekend work.

The successful candidate will be required to work across sites, providing blood science services (Watford or Hemel Hempstead Hospital).

In addition to working in the Clinical Biochemistry laboratory, providing support to these areas on a rotational basis, the successful candidate will also be required to work in specimen reception area at times.

The post holder will work closely with HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists, observe and implement the policies and procedures relevant to the role, including the Chemical Pathology Laboratory Manual and departmental Health & Safety Policy.

The post holder must also comply with practices and procedures as dictated in the departmental Standard Operating Procedures. Additionally, they will liaise with the Chemical Pathology Manager, the Training and Quality Leads and Clinical and Nursing staff to integrate with the services provided by the Team.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/.

We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact [email protected].

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Vanessa Eugenio Job title: Operations Manager Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01923217573