Job Description

Band 3






Main area
Clinical Microbiology
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shifts will be either 7.5hr during the day or a 12.5 hr night shift which are in blocks of three.)
Job ref
164-5859390


Site
QMC campus
Town
Nottingham
Salary
\xc2\xa321,730 - \xc2\xa323,177 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
11/12/2023 23:59


Job overview The Microbiology department at the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS trust have some exciting opportunities following a significant investiment to allow the service to grow and be able to provide a comprehensive 24/7 clinical diagnostic microbiology service. We have permanent posts within our Medical Laboratory Assistant team. The role of a Medical Laboratory Assistant is varied and involves supporting the scientific staff (Biomedical Scientists) and as such is a key role in supporting a diagnostic service.
Main duties of the job In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full and Person Specification documents attached to this advert. Work will include:

• the receipt, sorting, and preparation of patient samples
• maintaining stocks of consumable items
• disposal of biological waste
• operating and maintaining laboratory equipment
• performing general housekeeping duties
• clerical tasks including data input of patient demographics and test request information
• answer telephone enquiries and perform visitor reception duties

Previous experience in an NHS clinical laboratory would be an advantage but is not essential as full training will be provided. As important as laboratory experience is a positive attitude, experience of working effectively in a busy team environment doing work which may have been repetitive in nature but requires good concentration and attention to detail is also experience that we are looking for. A good level of secondary education is required with English, Maths and Science to GCSE (Grade A-C / 4 to 9) in addition an A Level or BTEC / NVQ equivalent qualifications.

Working for our organisation The Clinical Microbiology service is a comprehensive medical microbiology service handling in excess of 900,000 microbiology and virology samples per year. We are a well established Institute of Biomedical Science training centre and provide opportunities across a variety of professional qualifications for individuals that are able to demonstrate the key skills to progress within their microbiology career. Please note this service is a 24/7 provision and therefore individuals must be flexible and able to work on all shifts including night shift provision.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities For full details of the role please see the attached Job description. IMPORTANT - you must be able to attend an on site interview and practical assessment within a two week notice period. Please do not apply if you cannot comply with this requirement. Please state at the top of your supporting statement that you have read this statement and can comply to the requirements. Interviews are likely to be held within 3-4 weeks of the advert closing date. Please note that your supporting statement is an important part of the selection process. We recommend that you use the personal spec titles and indicate how you meet the role. Please also provide an answer to the following question within your supporting statement: Why is it important for a hospital to have a microbiology laboratory? Answers should only be a maximum of five lines. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT DUE TO HIGH VOLUME APPLICATIONS THIS POST MAY CLOSE EARLY IF SUFFICIENT APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE.
Person specification

Training & qualifications
Essential criteria

• Basic Science Qualifications GCSE
• A-Level / BTEC certificate/ diploma Level 3

Desirable criteria

• • NVQ level 3 in Science subject and/or ECDL or equivalent

Experience
Essential criteria

• • Working experience with transferable skills

Desirable criteria

• • Previous laboratory experience (Working environment)

Communication and relationship
Essential criteria

• • Good communication skills - written and verbal - application standard.

Analytical
Essential criteria

• Experience ultising skills that are translatable

Desirable criteria

• • previous experience with analysers in microbiology

Other
Essential criteria

• • Answered the application question within the supporting statement - evidence of following instructions
  • Able to show an understanding why they would be good in the role

___________________________________________________________________________________ Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at the NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career! We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH. Closing Dates: Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms. Communication: All communication related to your application will be via the email address you have provided. Please ensure you check your email account including your junk email regularly. Easy read application: if you have a disability and find it difficult to complete our online application form, you can apply via our easy read application which you can find on the intranet https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/easy-read-job-application NUH are now able to offer application completion support and interview preparation support. Please follow the link to book onto our sessions: Support for NUH Job Applications Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers. Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted. At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are \xe2\x80\x98at risk\xe2\x80\x99 of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification. International Recruitment: If you are applying for a role with us from outside of the UK then please read the guidance on applying for a health or social care job in the UK from abroad. ID and Right to work checks: NUH authenticate ID and right to work documentation including passports and driving licenses through a system called Trust ID. NUH will scan your ID and right to work documentation in to the Trust ID system at your face to face ID appointment. The system will run a check against the key security features within your documentation. The system will provide us with an outcome of your check which will be stored securely on your personal file along with all other pre-employment check documentation. Consent:

• Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
• Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (\xc2\xa341.90 for enhanced and \xc2\xa321.90 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month\xe2\x80\x99s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.