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Job summary

Main area
Blood Sciences
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
320-CDCS-3690
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Town
Chesterfield
Salary
£24,169 pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
24/06/2025 23:59
Interview date
04/07/2025

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Band 2

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

If you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on  01332 788466

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

We are inviting applicants who are dynamic, reliable, motivated and enthusiastic to join our existing friendly and hardworking team in the Blood Sciences department at the Chesterfield site of Derbyshire Pathology.

You should have a minimum of GCSE  English and Science or equivalent. Experience of computer systems and customer service including dealing with telephone enquiries is desirable.

Previous laboratory experience or data entry would also be an advantage but is not necessary as full training will be given. Training and competency assessment will be undertaken with an expectation for the candidate to participate in the shift rota including early morning, evening, weekend and bank holiday working. 

The candidate is also required to be flexible regarding working patterns to support the needs of the service. This is an opportunity to join a friendly, well-motivated team and we would encourage you to contact us to discuss the post further.

Main duties of the job

  • Receipt, checking and sorting of specimens
  • Labelling and preparing for analysis
  • Inputting patient and test data into the laboratory computer system
  • Handling telephone enquiries
  • General laboratory housekeeping and clerical duties such as photocopying and filing.
  • You will be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time whilst preparing samples and inputting data, therefore the ability to multi-task and work flexibly is essential.

Closing date of applications: 24 June 2025

Interview date: 04 July 2025

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
  • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

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Person specification

Education, Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • GCSE qualification or equivalent in English, Science & Mathematics

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of previous customer service skills
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrable Laboratory assistant experience
  • Clinical Laboratory experience
  • Competent in the use of the laboratory computer systems to input and extract patient data

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Experience of good keyboard skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024CareLeaver CovenantAge Friendly Employer

Application numbers

If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Please ensure that you had read the Job Description and Person Spec and that you meet the criteria before applying.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Stacey O'Brien
Job title
Blood Sciences Service Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01246 512242
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