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Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant
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Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£33,400
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
Our predicted code SOC 3111 (81% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £33,400, and Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the published rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA)
The Department of Histology is seeking applicants for the above role to work in our busy diagnostics department. Histology is the study of human tissues removed in surgery in order to identify the presence of disease.
The role requires a high attention to detail and the ability to work in a dynamic environment with scientists and Consultant Pathologists. A friendly and team orientation outlook is required as this role is one of 12 within the department. Responsibilities and duties include specimen receipt, quality checks and data entry, preparation of workstations for dissection, assisting Scientist and Consultants during dissection, administration of laboratory areas, and maintenance of equipment and collation of completed cases for release for diagnosis.
An informal visit to the department prior to application is encouraged
Job description
Accepts a wide range of clinical samples into the department from hospital staff, clinic staff and transport services.Assesses samples for urgency and sorts by discipline.Ensures sample detail matches request form detail and assigns unique laboratory number to sample and form, requiring complete accuracy and attention to detail.Ensures that samples meet acceptance criteria, dealing with any non-compliance in accordance with departmental protocols.Ensures sample is appropriate type for all tests.Is fully conversant with relevant departmental policies and Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring that personal performance complies with Accreditation standards.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good basic education to include GCSE O Levels / A Levels or NVQ level 3 or IBMS Certificate of Achievement (Part 1) Willing to undergo relevant training
Desirable
- EDCL
- Basic educational qualification in mathematics
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to understand and follow Standard Operating Procedures
Desirable
- Experience of working in a relevant routine laboratory
- Awareness of basic Health and Safety regulations
About the employer
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.
We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients' homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.
To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3111 going rate of £33,400. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.