Medical Laboratory Assistant / Phlebotomist - Grantham

Pathology Specimen Reception/Venepuncture

• Sorting of Pathology samples into correct workstreams
• Computer inputting of requests using a LIMS system
• Housekeeping and basic laboratory work
• Loading/unloading of samples onto various analytical platforms
• Dealing with referred work to and from other laboratories
• Assist in the provision of the phlebotomy service to both inpatients and outpatients
Full training in these roles will be given through the use of in-house competency assessments. Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is encouraged and the department has an active CPD schedule.

This is an important role, supporting the Pathology Department, and is suitable for individuals who like a variety of duties. Experience of computer input work is essential and applicants should be able to demonstrate current skills. The candidate should be literate and numerate, GCSE Grade C or above in mathematics and English would be an advantage as would previous laboratory or health care experience and familiarity with medical terminology. Hours: The majority of the work is undertaken between the hours of 11:30 - 20:00, Mon - Fri. There may however be circumstances where the post-holder could be asked to work outside of these hours.

NLAG is part of one of the largest acute and community Group arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion. Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Group has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve. Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH. As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology. We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Group and our community. Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.