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Medical Laboratory Assistant • Derby
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Thank you for your interest in the position of Medical Laboratory Assistant in Derby with University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust.

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1. Can you tell us about your interest in medical science and how it has developed over time? Can you tell us about your interest in medical science and how it has developed over time?

2. What relevant experience do you have in administrative roles, and how would you apply that to this position? What relevant experience do you have in administrative roles, and how would you apply that to this position?

3. While laboratory experience is not essential, can you describe any previous situations where you were part of a team that worked under pressure? While laboratory experience is not essential, can you describe any previous situations where you were part of a team that worked under pressure?

4. This role requires good IT literacy. Can you discuss your proficiency with IT systems and any specific software you're familiar with? This role requires good IT literacy. Can you discuss your proficiency with IT systems and any specific software you're familiar with?

5. How do you approach data entry tasks? Can you provide an example of a time when you had to manage a large volume of data accurately? How do you approach data entry tasks? Can you provide an example of a time when you had to manage a large volume of data accurately?

6. The position entails handling human tissue and chemicals. What do you know about safe handling practices, and how would you ensure that these practices are followed? The position entails handling human tissue and chemicals. What do you know about safe handling practices, and how would you ensure that these practices are followed?

7. Describe a time when you worked as part of a team. What was your role, and how did you contribute to the team's success? Describe a time when you worked as part of a team. What was your role, and how did you contribute to the team's success?

8. How do you cope with changing priorities in a work environment? Can you provide an example from your previous experiences? How do you cope with changing priorities in a work environment? Can you provide an example from your previous experiences?

9. What strategies do you use to deal with stressful situations, particularly in a busy or dynamic work setting? What strategies do you use to deal with stressful situations, particularly in a busy or dynamic work setting?

10. The role promises in-house training. How do you normally approach learning new skills, and can you provide an example of a skill you recently acquired? The role promises in-house training. How do you normally approach learning new skills, and can you provide an example of a skill you recently acquired?

11. Can you describe a time when you took the initiative to learn something new outside of your direct responsibilities? Can you describe a time when you took the initiative to learn something new outside of your direct responsibilities?

12. What steps do you believe are essential when following protocols in a laboratory setting? What steps do you believe are essential when following protocols in a laboratory setting?

13. How do you ensure that you're maintaining accuracy and attention to detail in routine tasks? How do you ensure that you're maintaining accuracy and attention to detail in routine tasks?

14. Imagine you receive a sample request, but the details are incomplete. How would you handle this situation? Imagine you receive a sample request, but the details are incomplete. How would you handle this situation?

15. If you were assigned a task but were unsure how to proceed, what would you do? If you were assigned a task but were unsure how to proceed, what would you do?

16. Why do you want to work in the Histology Department at Derbyshire Pathology specifically? Why do you want to work in the Histology Department at Derbyshire Pathology specifically?

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1. Can you tell us about your interest in medical science and how it has developed over time?

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Role: Medical Laboratory Assistant in Derby

Interviewed on Saturday 29 March 2025 at 09:55.

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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nMedical Laboratory Assistant with University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust in Derby\n\n Do you have a keen interest in Medical Science /Human Biology / Admin experience . Have good general academic qualifications? Keen to learn and develop new skills? Then read on! Derbyshire Pathology has a vacancy for a Medical Laboratory Assistant within the Histology Department on the Royal Derby Hospital site, although cross-site working may be required in the future. The service is currently provides a service Monday to Friday 07:30-19:30 including Saturday working over a rolling 5 week roster.Histopathology provides a diagnostic service to Clinicians and GPs in a timely and efficient manner handling approximately 50,000 patient sample requests a year.The role of the MLA is well established within the department. The successful candidate will be expected to have a good level of general education including English and science, be IT literate, Admin ( Filing and dealing with queries) and be familiar with safe load handling practices. We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed individual who has a keen interest in medical science to join the Derbyshire Pathology team. A person who has an adaptable nature, can cope with the stresses of a frequently changing environment and someone who is willing to contribute and participate in a busy dynamic team. Laboratory experience is not essential as the tasks and duties will be taught in-house, however candidates will be expected to demonstrate experience of good team working, use of initiative and ability to follow protocols. Key roles and responsibilities for this include: o Data entry and admin / filingo Assisting senior staff with sample handlingo Maintenance of laboratory equipmento Replenishing laboratory stocks and reporting low levelso Human tissue handling, and chemical disposalo Laboratory house keepingTraining will be provided in-house with competency assessment and reviews undertaken on a regular basis. Closing date of applications: 04 December 2024 Interview date: 18 December 2024 About us Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers "}