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Medical Laboratory Assistant - Immunology • Manchester
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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1. Can you describe your previous experience in a laboratory setting, particularly in immunology or related fields? Can you describe your previous experience in a laboratory setting, particularly in immunology or related fields?

2. What qualifications do you hold that you believe make you suitable for this role? What qualifications do you hold that you believe make you suitable for this role?

3. How do you keep yourself updated with the latest developments in laboratory techniques and protocols? How do you keep yourself updated with the latest developments in laboratory techniques and protocols?

4. Describe a situation where you had to communicate complex information to a patient or colleague. How did you ensure they understood? Describe a situation where you had to communicate complex information to a patient or colleague. How did you ensure they understood?

5. In your view, why is effective communication important in a medical laboratory context, particularly in immunology? In your view, why is effective communication important in a medical laboratory context, particularly in immunology?

6. Can you provide an example of a successful team project you were involved in? What was your role, and what was the outcome? Can you provide an example of a successful team project you were involved in? What was your role, and what was the outcome?

7. How do you handle conflicts or disagreements within a team? How do you handle conflicts or disagreements within a team?

8. What does patient confidentiality mean to you, and how do you ensure you maintain it in a laboratory setting? What does patient confidentiality mean to you, and how do you ensure you maintain it in a laboratory setting?

9. Can you discuss a time you were faced with an ethical dilemma in your work? How did you resolve it? Can you discuss a time you were faced with an ethical dilemma in your work? How did you resolve it?

10. How do you ensure that you accurately follow written protocols? Can you give an example of a protocol you've followed in the past? How do you ensure that you accurately follow written protocols? Can you give an example of a protocol you've followed in the past?

11. Tell us about a time when you identified a potential issue with a protocol or process. What steps did you take to address it? Tell us about a time when you identified a potential issue with a protocol or process. What steps did you take to address it?

12. The department is constantly evolving. How do you approach change, and what strategies do you use to adapt to new methods or technologies? The department is constantly evolving. How do you approach change, and what strategies do you use to adapt to new methods or technologies?

13. What opportunities for personal development are you looking for in this role, and how do you plan to achieve them? What opportunities for personal development are you looking for in this role, and how do you plan to achieve them?

14. What interests you most about working in the immunology department at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust? What interests you most about working in the immunology department at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust?

15. How do you see this role contributing to your long-term career goals in healthcare or laboratory sciences? How do you see this role contributing to your long-term career goals in healthcare or laboratory sciences?

16. Can you discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, particularly in the healthcare sector? Can you discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, particularly in the healthcare sector?

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Role: Medical Laboratory Assistant - Immunology in Manchester

Interviewed on Thursday 10 April 2025 at 15:46.

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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 - Immunology with Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester\n\n Do you have good verbal and written communication skills, an understanding of the concept of patient confidentiality and the ability to work as part of a team and accurately follow written protocols? Would you like to be part of the team that aims to be the best provider of immunology laboratory services in the North West? If you are suitably qualified with appropriate experience then consider joining our Trust's Immunology team. The largest department of its kind in North West England, we're centrally located, with good public transport links. We're also well-staffed andproactively developed and supported by continual professional development and academic courses. We were the first immunology lab in the UK to hold UKAS/ISO 15189 accreditation. We are also the first Immunology team to successfully implement a Multiplex (BioPlex) testing system and we are at the forefront of electronic requesting and reporting both to GPs and clinicians. The department is constantly evolving and is in the process of implementing a managed service contract for new equipment and pre-analytics. Working in one of the sections of the laboratory on a rotational basis, you will provide support to Biomedical Scientists providing services to patients and clients alike as an aid to clinical diagnosis. You'll also be part of an expanding department where there are many opportunities for personal development too. In addition, the skills you acquire will be actively nurtured to ensure you're able to contribute and support the work of our department as a valued member of staff. About us To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you! "}