Band 2 or 3 Lab Assistant

Job summary

East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust are looking for an organised Laboratory Assistant to join their team based at Lister Hospital under a long-term placement contract. Are you passionate about working in a scientific environment? Are you looking for flexibility in a role? If so, wed love to hear from you.

We are looking for individuals who can undertake laboratory-based work on their own as well as working as part of a team. The ideal candidate will be highly organised and physically able to collect stock as well as performing administration tasks.

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Main duties of the job

To undertake, supervise and coordinate all rotational and day to day support duties assigned by senior staff in chemistry and microbiology laboratories as well as in the sample reception strictly in accordance with the approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and in line with the requirements of Good Manufacturing and Good Laboratory Practice. To supervise and train less experienced assistant level staff and ensure their training is up to date. To actively participate in all training activities related to the post and keep own training records up to date. To communicate effectively with colleagues, other Trust staff and clients in both spoken and written language. To be aware of the patient needs and customer care aspects and carry out all tasks in line with Trust values.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression�access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance�flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access�over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities include:

• Answer calls professionally, direct inquiries appropriately, and ensure accurate message-taking.


• Accurately log all received samples into department databases (including WJPS MRS, WJPS AF, Delian systems).


• Identify the correct specifications, organize documents by date, and place samples for testing. Scan, copy, and dispatch reports to appropriate customer recipients by 3:30 PM daily.


• Archive physical copies or scan and save all documents electronically as appropriate into files or into the computer electronic archiving system. All documents copies must be in full, organised and readily retrievable.


• To organise inter- hospital transport of samples and materials. This will require closely liaising with Trust drivers or occasionally couriers. To package safely and dispatch all items to client hospitals within 24 hours of the tests being completed and batch released.


• To place requests for maintenance and repairs with the Estates Department using the appropriate electronic system on the Trusts knowledge centre.


• To ensure that established health and safety measures are followed in his/her work. To make use of the Personal Protective Equipment provided (laboratory coat, safety goggles and gloves) to prevent the risk of exposure of yourself and all other staff to any laboratory contamination.


• To actively participate in QC Departmental meetings and promote continuous improvement in our work and contribute to maintenance of the Quality Management System.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Relevant NVQ 3 or equivalent in science based subject or equivalent experience.


• Laboratory skills and willingness to undertake training.


• Good IT skills; Use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Data bases.


• Ability to work accurately and concentrate on repetitive tasks being undertaken for long periods of time.


• Ability to use own initiative and work without supervision and be task oriented and well organized.


• Must have a valid driving licence with access to a vehicle.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see�NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

The Lister Hospital

Coreys Mill Lane

Stevenage

SG1 4AB