Medical Laboratory Assistant

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Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

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Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a x2 Medical Laboratory Assistant's based at University Hospital Crosshouse.

What You Will Do

You will provide support to the scientific staff of the department by performing essential pre-analytical processing and post-analytical disposal of specimens. You will be responsible for distributing laboratory consumables to wards, clinics and surgeries. When there are visitors to the laboratory, you will greet them on their arrival and either help them directly or pass them on to the relevant person. You will respond to clinical staff requests for biochemical investigations by the accurate, precise, consistent, safe and speedy processing of patient specimens, and do everything possible to ensure patient safety and confidentiality by following laid down procedures.

One of the posts will, after a period of training, be required to participate in the full departmental shift working arrangements. This will involve working early, late, over-night and weekend shifts. Please note that during overnight periods, you will be the only MLA on shift but will be working in parallel with Biomedical Scientist staff.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job

• Educated as a minimum in a science based qualification to SVQ Level 3 or HNC level.Good general knowledge required.
• On appointment will undergo a period of training, and must complete an extensive departmental training programme where you will acquire knowledge of clinical biochemistry test names and specimen types, and safety procedures.
• Ongoing training including mandatory updates and refresher courses.
• You will be required to complete the mandatory Health Care Support Worker Workbook
  
  

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours

Post 1: 37 hours per week, this post will be required to work within the 24/7 shift pattern.

Post 2: 22.2 hours per week

Please state on your application what post/role you would be interested in.

Driving Licence/Car Ownership

A car licence/car ownership is essential to this role.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Stephen Mallon at [email protected]

Additional Information For Overseas Candidates

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

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