Medical Laboratory Assistant / Healthcare Science Assistant • Derby University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
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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 / Healthcare Science Assistant with University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust in Derby\n\n Derbyshire Pathology provides pathology services for Royal Derby Hospital, Chesterfield Royal Hospital and Queen's Hospital, Burton (since October 2021) and is hosted by University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation. If you would relish a challenge in becoming a Medical Laboratory Assistant in Microbiology, then we would love to hear from you. The successful applicant will support the Biomedical Scientists by performing a wide variety of tasks associated with the processing of samples. Duties vary between departments and include the sorting, preparation, processing and handling of blood, urine, tissue and bodily fluids. You will also be required to perform data entry onto the laboratory computer system, undertake housekeeping duties, maintenance of equipment and disposal of clinical waste therefore the ability to multi-task and work flexibly is essential. You will be working as part of the Derbyshire Pathology Service within the Microbiology Laboratory based at Queen's Hospital, Burton. To work in an effective and efficient way following the appropriate Trust and directorate policies, procedures and guidelines including the departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). To prepare and process patient specimens including: Preparation of urine samples for microscopy Preparation of mycology specimens for microscopy Inoculation of patient specimens onto culture media for incubation Separation of blood samples and setting up of tests Processing of swabs for screening tests Performing specimen reception tasks including the accurate entry of patient/specimen details onto the departmental computer system maintaining a valid database. Maintaining and supporting the effective use of available resources (equipment and stock) in an efficient way. Closing date of applications: 23 January 2025 Interview date: 5 February 2025 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 "}