Band 3- Medical Laboratory Assistant, Microbiology

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated individual to join our friendly team to allow us to provide a high quality and efficient Microbiology diagnostic service for our patients and service users. You will be working alongside a team of Medical laboratory assistants, Associate Practitioners and Biomedical Scientists and full training will be provided.

The post holders would be working 37.5 hours/week within the current shift systems; weekdays 09:00-17:30 core hours, late shift 12-20:00, weekends and bank holidays rostered 09:00 -17:00.

You will be expected to work throughout all of sections of the department on a rotational basis. The department is fully committed to your continued professional and personal development, and the diverse training we can offer you will maximise your future employment and promotion prospects. The laboratory is accredited for training with the IBMS and HCPC.

Main Duties include:
Receipt and sorting of samples that arrive in the department

Supporting the role of the Biomedical Scientists (BMS) within the Microbiology department.

Pre-analytical preparation of specimens.

Data entry of patient information/request forms onto the laboratory information systems.

Telephone enquiries and results service

Assisting with keeping the laboratory clean and tidy, autoclaving and housekeeping duties.

Training of new MLA in the department

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.

We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.

Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visitingwww.experiencesalisbury.co.uk

• Work throughout all of sections of the department on a rotational basis
• Work a mixture of day and late shifts, and weekend and bank holidays
• Be responsible for the reception/data entry and processing of clinical specimens, these may include a range of swabs, body fluids, and blood samples
• Be involved in setting up a range of routine automated and manual laboratory tests
• Assist with the quality management of the laboratory (for example quality control procedures and audit as required)

What were looking for

• Someone who is able to communicate well with staff in the department and service users
• You must be able to plan and use your own time economically and effectively
• A high degree of motivation and enthusiasm is essential for the role
• A working knowledge of laboratory areas is preferred
• Able to work day and late shifts, weekends and bank holidays