Medical Laboratory Assistants

Overview

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust (ANHSFT), Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT), and Harrogate District Hospital (HDH) have formed a joint venture, Integrated Pathology Solutions LLP (IPS) to provide a high-quality diagnostic and consultative service to clinical service users of both Hospital Trusts, and to primary and secondary care providers within the locality.

Applications are invited for full-time (37.5 hrs) Medical Laboratory Assistants (Agenda for Change Band
2) in Specimen Reception on both the Airedale Hospital & Bradford Royal Infirmary site. This role will include NIGHT SHIFT work.

NB. We reserve the right to close this application process early if sufficient suitable applications are received. Medical Laboratory Assistants are a key staff group within the pathology laboratory. Candidates will need to be enthusiastic, well-motivated and innovative, with good organisational and practical skills. Team working and good communication skills are essential. Previous laboratory experience would be an advantage for the position;

however full training will be provided. Basic IT skills would also be an advantage.

The successful candidate will be required to work in Specimen Reception on either site to provide support to the Blood Sciences department.

The hours of work are based on a 24/7 work pattern which will include days, late shifts and night working Monday to Friday, weekends, and Bank Holidays.

• Enthusiastic, well-motivated, and innovative individual with good organisational and practical skills (essential).
• Team working and good communication skills (essential).
• Previous laboratory experience would be an advantage; full training will be provided.
• Basic IT skills would be an advantage.
• Desirable criteria and note about progression: this post may not be suitable for individuals with Biomedical Science degrees as there is no progression route from this post to a Biomedical Scientist grade.

Opportunities for personal development are strongly supported.

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT), Airedale NHS Foundation Trust (ANHSFT) and Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) have formed IPS to provide a high-quality diagnostic and consultative service to clinical service users of both Hospital Trusts, and to primary and secondary care providers within the locality.

Our staff surveys indicate we are one of the best Trusts to work for in the country. Staff benefits include a children’s day nursery, subsidised restaurant facilities, cyber cafe and discounts at local leisure facilities.

Equality, diversity and inclusion:
At Airedale, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage applications irrespective of age, disability or long-term conditions, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We support reasonable adjustments and flexible working and have recruitment-based frameworks to assist.

These are exciting times, including plans to build a new hospital on the Steeton site by 2030 and the adoption of a new electronic patient record as part of our digital future.

For full details of this job vacancy, please see the attached full job description and person specification.

This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list. If you hold a different visa, we would welcome an application. If your visa expires or status changes during employment, the Trust will review your employment to comply with immigration legislation. We are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities.

NOTE:

This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient suitable applications are received.

If offered a position that requires a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, Airedale NHS Foundation Trust will administer the DBS check and recover the cost (£54.40 Enhanced; £26.40 Standard or Basic) from your first full month’s salary. This is a condition of employment. In applying for a post that requires a DBS check you are confirming that you have read and understood the DBS Privacy Policy (link provided in original advert).

You are encouraged to participate in the DBS Update Service and pay the £16 per year cost.