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Medical Laboratory Assistant • Manchester
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
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with Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
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1. Can you tell us about your background and what led you to apply for the Medical Laboratory Assistant position? Can you tell us about your background and what led you to apply for the Medical Laboratory Assistant position?
2. What interests you most about working in a medical laboratory setting? What interests you most about working in a medical laboratory setting?
3. Could you describe your experience with laboratory information systems and how you ensure data integrity when enrolling samples? Could you describe your experience with laboratory information systems and how you ensure data integrity when enrolling samples?
4. What standard operating procedures (SOPs) are you familiar with regarding sample preparation and handling? What standard operating procedures (SOPs) are you familiar with regarding sample preparation and handling?
5. Can you explain the pre-analytical preparation process for specimens? What steps do you take to ensure accuracy? Can you explain the pre-analytical preparation process for specimens? What steps do you take to ensure accuracy?
6. In a situation where you are asked to assist with specimen dissection by a Consultant Histopathologist, what would be your approach? In a situation where you are asked to assist with specimen dissection by a Consultant Histopathologist, what would be your approach?
7. How would you handle a situation where you notice a deviation from the standard procedures while performing a task? How would you handle a situation where you notice a deviation from the standard procedures while performing a task?
8. What steps do you take to ensure the safe disposal of biological materials and waste according to the guidelines? What steps do you take to ensure the safe disposal of biological materials and waste according to the guidelines?
9. Describe a time you worked as part of a team in a laboratory environment. What was your role, and how did you contribute to the team’s success? Describe a time you worked as part of a team in a laboratory environment. What was your role, and how did you contribute to the team’s success?
10. How do you ensure effective communication with Biomedical Scientists and other healthcare staff in a busy laboratory environment? How do you ensure effective communication with Biomedical Scientists and other healthcare staff in a busy laboratory environment?
11. What do you believe is the importance of compliance with national and local guidelines in laboratory work? What do you believe is the importance of compliance with national and local guidelines in laboratory work?
12. Can you provide an example of how you have maintained stock levels of reagents and consumables to ensure uninterrupted service? Can you provide an example of how you have maintained stock levels of reagents and consumables to ensure uninterrupted service?
13. How do you ensure that your work contributes to providing comprehensive laboratory services to patients and clients? How do you ensure that your work contributes to providing comprehensive laboratory services to patients and clients?
14. In your opinion, what are the key qualities that a Medical Laboratory Assistant should possess to effectively support Biomedical Scientists and Consultant Pathologists? In your opinion, what are the key qualities that a Medical Laboratory Assistant should possess to effectively support Biomedical Scientists and Consultant Pathologists?
15. Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality and valuing diversity. How do you think diversity can enhance the workplace in a medical laboratory environment? Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality and valuing diversity. How do you think diversity can enhance the workplace in a medical laboratory environment?
16. Can you discuss a time when you supported a colleague from a different background or with different needs? How did you approach the situation? Can you discuss a time when you supported a colleague from a different background or with different needs? How did you approach the situation?
17. What do you hope to achieve in your first few months in this role? What do you hope to achieve in your first few months in this role?
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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 Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester\n\n We currently have multiple Medical Laboratory Assistant Vacancies at three sites including Adult Histology Oxford Road Campus, Paediatric Histology, St Marys and Adult Histology, Wythenshawe. The post holder will act as a Medical Laboratory Assistant / Healthcare Scientist (HCS) providing a scientific support services to patients and customers. The post holder will assist Biomedical Scientists and Consultant Pathologists in providing scientific services to patients and clients to aid pathological diagnosis. To become proficient in designated areas of diagnostic work within the department and to provide a comprehensive and appropriate laboratory service to patients and staff. To remain competent in designated areas of the department and to perform tasks accurately and in accordance with departmental standard operating procedures. To work under supervision in several sections of the laboratory. Ensure all work is completed timely and to satisfactory standards and will seek advice from senior staff when required. To maintain data integrity when enrolling samples on the laboratory information system following national and local guidelines. Perform pre-analytical preparation of samples according to standard operating procedures. Assist Consultant Histopathologists and Scientific staff during specimen dissection as appropriate. The safe disposal of biological materials and waste. Monitor use of reagents and consumables and ensure stock levels are maintained to ensure continuous service. 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! "}