Medical Laboratory Assistant

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Assistant

Grade: Band 3

Ward/Dept: Genetics

Trust: Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Main site. Western Bank. Sheffield S10 2TH

Hours: Full time- 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri 9:30 am-5 pm

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is one of only three dedicated children’s hospital trusts in the UK and provides integrated healthcare for children and young people, including community and mental health care as well as acute and specialist services. They provide a full range of services for residents of Sheffield and South Yorkshire as well as specialised services for patients from across the United Kingdom. They have some of the best medical and surgical services for children in the country.

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is the NHS Lead Provider for the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw (SYB) Provider Collaborative for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).

The Trust is committed to being a leader in the field of training and research in children’s healthcare and they continue to deliver a strong portfolio of research and product innovation.

Employing more than 3,500 people, they strive to recruit and retain the best doctors, nurses, allied health workers and other staff. The commitment of employees is key to the Trust’s success and reputation.

Could you see yourself being part of this great organisation?

The genetics department have many temporary opportunities for Lab Assistants to join their team for a minimum of six months.

The purpose of the Lab Assistant post is to provide technical support for a wide range of Laboratory Service teams within the Sheffield Diagnostic Genetics Laboratory.

Roles and Responsibilities include:

• Sample processing

• Preparation and maintenance of cell cultures

• Harvesting cell cultures, slide making and staining to produce chromosome preparations

• Input of data into the laboratory computer system

• Processing certain stages of fluorescence in situ hybridisation slides (FISH)

• Handling and distributing stock

• Preparing laboratory & clinical waste for appropriate disposal

• Contributing to the maintenance, cleaning and monitoring of laboratory safety cabinets, centrifuges, fridges, freezers and water baths.

· Maintaining a cleaning schedule for laboratory benches and sinks

To be successful in applying for this role you will need:

· Minimum 2 A levels or equivalent in science related subjects or relevant laboratory experience.

· Laboratory experience including an understanding of laboratory procedures and health and safety regulations

· Experience of using different IT systems

· Ability to plan and prioritise workload according to deadlines

· Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work in an accurate, methodical way

· Ability to work under own initiative as well as working as part of a team

· Good verbal and written communication skills

· Able to work to standard operating procedures and contribute to their review and implementation

· Good manual dexterity and coordination

Why NHS Professionals?

In return for your hard work commitment NHS Professionals (NHSP) can offer you some fantastic benefits: -

· Competitive Pay Rates - work this week, get paid next week!

· First choice of placements at over 50 NHS Trusts in England

· Dedicated consultants

· Flexible working options

· Free DBS and free training

· Build holiday allowance

· Support when you need it – 24/7 365 days – Call us anytime on 03330 407552

· Stakeholder pension scheme

Job Type: Temporary contract
Contract length: 6 months

Salary: £11.85 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 63800-5