Medical Laboratory Assistant - Blood Transfusion

Medical Laboratory Assistant - Blood Transfusion

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Sherwood Forest Hospitals are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, friendly, and flexible individual to join the Blood Transfusion Department as a Medical Laboratory Assistant. You must have a keen interest in science and healthcare and be prepared to learn.

The successful applicant will play a key role in the Blood Transfusion team, processing specimens and supporting the Biomedical Scientists to ensure safe, effective, and efficient transfusion testing and blood component provision.

The main qualities required for this role include excellent attention to detail, concentration, and strong communication and teamwork skills. Training can be provided to those who have not previously worked in a clinical laboratory, although experience in a Blood Transfusion Laboratory is desirable.

THIS POST IS NOT A GATEWAY TO HCPC REGISTRATION. WE CANNOT SUPPORT THE REGISTRATION PORTFOLIO IN THIS POST.

INTERVIEWS WILL BE FACE TO FACE ONLY

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Proficient in the use of Pathology data systems.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• High levels of accuracy.
• ECDL.
• Good organisational skills.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in clinical laboratory support or equivalent.

Further Training

• Laboratory based training.
• Competency based assessment.

Experience

• Experience in a clinical laboratory is desirable.

Contractual

• Participates in bank holiday rotas.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust