Medical Laboratory AssistantinWakefieldinWakefieldPUBLISHED SUN 6 APR 2025
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Opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care by processing and analyzing vital samples.
Full-time role with a competitive salary, providing financial stability and benefits.
Diverse shift patterns, allowing flexibility and the possibility to accommodate personal schedules.
Chance to work in a supportive and innovative environment dedicated to excellence and research.
Contribution to a collaborative team that values communication and problem-solving skills.
Training and development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge in a healthcare setting.
A commitment to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from various backgrounds and ensuring equal treatment.
Join Our Caring Team as a Medical Laboratory Assistant in Wakefield!
Are you looking to make a real difference in healthcare while working in a vibrant team? The Blood Sciences Specimen Reception department at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is seeking a dedicated Medical Laboratory Assistant to join us at Pinderfields Hospital. This permanent, full-time role (37.5 hours per week) offers a unique opportunity to support patient care by managing and processing vital samples in our busy blood sciences laboratory. With varied shifts including days, nights, and weekends, you’ll enjoy a flexible working environment while contributing to the health and well-being of the community.
In this role, you’ll be the friendly face that welcomes pathology specimens, ensuring they’re correctly sorted and directed to the right departments. Strong communication skills and a keen eye for detail will be essential as you input patient data and collaborate with other healthcare professionals. We value your commitment to following procedures and maintaining high standards, making you an integral part of a team that believes in excellence and compassionate care. At Mid Yorkshire, you’ll not only grow your skills but also be part of a place that truly values diversity and supports every individual. If you're ready to step into a fulfilling career that combines your passion for healthcare with a supportive workplace, we want to hear from you!
Opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care by processing and analyzing vital samples.
Full-time role with a competitive salary, providing financial stability and benefits.
Diverse shift patterns, allowing flexibility and the possibility to accommodate personal schedules.
Chance to work in a supportive and innovative environment dedicated to excellence and research.
Contribution to a collaborative team that values communication and problem-solving skills.
Training and development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge in a healthcare setting.
A commitment to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from various backgrounds and ensuring equal treatment.
Job Summary
The Blood Sciences Specimen Reception department at The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is seeking a motivated and practical individual to join our team.
This is a permanent position working primarily at Pinderfields Hospital, in the blood sciences laboratory. The vacancy is a full time (37.5 hours per week). The department operates 24 hours a day and the successful candidate will be required to work a variety of shifts including day, late, overnight, weekend and bank holiday shifts.
The blood sciences laboratory process patient samples from the emergency department, hospital wards and outpatient departments at Pinderfields Hospital plus patient samples from GP surgeries in the surrounding area. Specimen Reception is where the patient samples enter the laboratory. They are then prioritised and processed before analysis by the departments of Biochemistry, Blood Transfusion and Haematology.
The role requires the use of several IT systems alongside the use of a GLP pre-analytical track system. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, and a level of computer literacy will be useful, as a large proportion of the duty will include inputting patient information onto the Laboratory computer system. An ability to follow instructions, work under pressure and demonstrate good manual dexterity will be an advantage.
Main duties of the job
The Duties Of This Role Include
We provide care and support to over million people in Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Date posted
21 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,615 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9377-FCS1007
Job locations
Pinderfields Hospital
Aberford Road
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 4DG
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Knowledge and Awareness Essential
The Blood Sciences Specimen Reception department at The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is seeking a motivated and practical individual to join our team.
This is a permanent position working primarily at Pinderfields Hospital, in the blood sciences laboratory. The vacancy is a full time (37.5 hours per week). The department operates 24 hours a day and the successful candidate will be required to work a variety of shifts including day, late, overnight, weekend and bank holiday shifts.
The blood sciences laboratory process patient samples from the emergency department, hospital wards and outpatient departments at Pinderfields Hospital plus patient samples from GP surgeries in the surrounding area. Specimen Reception is where the patient samples enter the laboratory. They are then prioritised and processed before analysis by the departments of Biochemistry, Blood Transfusion and Haematology.
The role requires the use of several IT systems alongside the use of a GLP pre-analytical track system. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, and a level of computer literacy will be useful, as a large proportion of the duty will include inputting patient information onto the Laboratory computer system. An ability to follow instructions, work under pressure and demonstrate good manual dexterity will be an advantage.
Main duties of the job
The Duties Of This Role Include
- Receive pathology specimens from hospital staff and patients in a courteous and helpful manner.
- To sort patient samples and distribute to relevant departments.
- Identify samples requiring urgent analysis.
- To ensure samples and the appropriate request forms are correctly labelled and that the correct container has been used.
- To label request forms and specimens with laboratory numbers as required.
- Use of laboratory information system to input patient data and order analytical tests.
- To successfully undertake the necessary training to fulfil the requirements of the required competency documents.
- Liaise with other laboratory and hospital staff to pass on information and solve problems that have arisen.
- To follow departmental standard operating procedures.
We provide care and support to over million people in Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Date posted
21 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,615 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9377-FCS1007
Job locations
Pinderfields Hospital
Aberford Road
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 4DG
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- To provide a high quality and timely service.
- To follow departmental procedures and health and safety rules at all times.
- To avoid waste and work in a cost-effective way at all times.
- To identify problems within the areas that they are working and report them to their manager.
- To maintain clear and concise communication with users of the service at all times.
- To take part in any training required to maintain an up to date knowledge of all equipment and techniques used in areas in which they work.
- To help to ensure that all work is carried out to the standards necessary for UKAS Accreditation.
- To carry out preliminary inspection and preparation of samples under supervision.
- To follow at all times the instructions set out in Standard Operating Procedures.
- To undertake routine laboratory cleaning duties as required.
Job description Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- To provide a high quality and timely service.
- To follow departmental procedures and health and safety rules at all times.
- To avoid waste and work in a cost-effective way at all times.
- To identify problems within the areas that they are working and report them to their manager.
- To maintain clear and concise communication with users of the service at all times.
- To take part in any training required to maintain an up to date knowledge of all equipment and techniques used in areas in which they work.
- To help to ensure that all work is carried out to the standards necessary for UKAS Accreditation.
- To carry out preliminary inspection and preparation of samples under supervision.
- To follow at all times the instructions set out in Standard Operating Procedures.
- To undertake routine laboratory cleaning duties as required.
Knowledge and Awareness Essential
- A reasonable knowledge of Health and Safety laws.
- Must understand the nature of patient confidentiality.
- Working within a NHS Laboratory.
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To work as a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) in the UK, you'll need a combination of technical skills, interpersonal skills, and relevant qualifications. Here are some key skills and attributes required for the role:
Technical Skills:
1. Laboratory Techniques: Knowledge of techniques and procedures used in the laboratory, including sample collection and handling, preparation of specimens, and testing processes.
2. Quality Control: Understanding of quality assurance and quality control procedures to ensure accurate and reliable test results.
3. Equipment Operation: Familiarity with laboratory equipment and instruments, including microscopes, centrifuges, and analysers.
4. Health and Safety: Knowledge of health and safety regulations and protocols, including infection control and waste disposal.
5. Basic Computing Skills: Proficiency in data entry, using laboratory information management systems (LIMS), and basic use of Microsoft Office applications.
6. Data Interpretation: Ability to assist in the analysis and understanding of test results.
Interpersonal Skills:
1. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with laboratory staff, clinicians, and patients.
2. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals in a team-oriented environment.
3. Attention to Detail: Precision and carefulness when handling samples and recording results to avoid errors.
Organizational Skills:
1. Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively, especially in a fast-paced environment.
2. Problem-Solving: Critical thinking skills to troubleshoot and resolve issues that may arise during laboratory processes.
Qualifications:
- Educational Background: While not always essential, a relevant qualification, such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology, can be beneficial. A background in biology or chemistry may also enhance your employability.
- Experience: Previous experience in a laboratory setting, either through work or voluntary roles, is often advantageous.
Other Attributes:
- Professionalism: High ethical standards and professionalism in handling sensitive patient information.
- Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changes in technology and practices within the laboratory environment.
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