An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant post in chemistry.
We offer a supportive environment, excellent development opportunities, and access to well-equipped labs.
The laboratory is implementing a 24/7 shift system during 2025/26 which the post holder will be expected to fully participate in (including nights, weekends and bank holidays) subject to competency assessment.
Help shape the future of diagnostics at UHSussex — where innovation, learning, and community thrive.
To assist other team members in the receipt, registration, preparation and analysis of pathological specimens for Biochemistry. To assist in the administration of the department as directed.
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Once trained you will be expected to;
- To work in accordance with Departmental policy and Standard Operating procedures.
- To receive, distribute and prepare patient specimens for diagnostic laboratory testing.
- Process and store samples for clinical trials.
- Assist with the daily maintenance and running of departmental analysers including loading and unloading.
- Undertake competency assessment appropriate to work area.
- Clean equipment for use by others and inform supervisor when stock levels are low.
- Use accurate pipetting skills.
- Be familiar with routine use of laboratory’s computer systems.
- Use QPulse Quality Management Software
- To perform all duties with reference to Standard Operating procedures and propose changes to SOPs when required.
- To comply with Departmental and Trust information governance standards at all times.
- To be familiar with the laboratory’s Quality Policy and Quality Manual and to ensure that a high standard of work is maintained at all times.
- To contribute to developing the service to ensure that delivery is safe, effective, cost effective and follows best practice.
- Ensure confidentiality at all times. Employees of the trust must not disclose any information obtained during the course of employment regarding patients or staff except to authorised bodies or individuals acting in an official capacity.
- Be aware of and adhere to the Trust’s infection control policy.
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