Medical Laboratory Assistant
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Brighton
Contract type: Full time
We require a laboratory assistant to join our microbiology team. The post will involve supporting the department in providing diagnostic services and includes include data entry, dealing with telephone enquiries; equipment maintenance; stock control; and laboratory waste disposal. However data entry will be the main duty within this role.
This position will not support IBMS registration portfolios and is not a route to becoming a Biomedical Scientist.
We may offer a bank role if you are unsuccessful for the substantive role.
Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ewan Lomax Job title: Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01273 696955
For further details please contact Kevin Parker on 01273 696955 ext 63678 or by email [email protected].
This position will not support IBMS registration portfolios and is not a route to becoming a Biomedical Scientist.
We may offer a bank role if you are unsuccessful for the substantive role.
- Maintains awareness of changes and developments within the section/department.
- Receives and handles a wide range of enquiries, in person or by telephone, including matters of a confidential or a sensitive nature.
- Basic communication with patients and staff ensuring compliance with confidentiality rules, data protection act etc.
- Issues results in accordance with departmental SOPs.
- Attends meetings as directed
Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ewan Lomax Job title: Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01273 696955
For further details please contact Kevin Parker on 01273 696955 ext 63678 or by email [email protected].
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