Non Clinical - Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) Supervisor Band 3

  • Department Medical Laboratory
  • Salary £24,625.00 – £25,674 per annum
  • Closing Date 27/05/2025
  • Location The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
  • Grade NHS AfC: Band 3
  • Job ref 223-MLS-318
  • Pension NHS Pension
  • Holidays Generous Holiday Allowance
  • NHS discount Eligible for NHS Discounts
  • Contract Permanent
  • Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Job overview

 

An opportunity has arisen for 2 experienced individuals to join our medical laboratory team at the Royal Shrewsbury hospital and the Princess Royal Hospital.  The post holder will be required to work as part of a 24/7 rota when training new staff for out of hours shifts. Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays will be part of a rotation.

Core hours Monday -Friday would be 09:00-17:30. To be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLAs) working in Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion, assign staff to sections within these laboratories, identify the training needs of all staff under your supervision, and refer all matters outside your area of responsibility to the Specimen Reception manager.

 

Main duties of the job

 

The MLA Supervisor is expected to supervise and organise the MLA staff and perform a range of tasks of a similar nature and level of responsibility that contribute towards an integrated, diagnostic service. Required to supervise, instruct and train MLA staff to a level defined by your grade.

  • Expected to prioritise own workload and organise the day-to-day work activities of MLA team.
  • Expected to assist in the training and induction of new staff.
  • Expected to perform staff appraisals and make recommendations for further training and develop personal development plans, as appropriate.
  • Required to work under direct or indirect supervision at all times.
  • Expected to liaise professionally with other staff in Pathology and handle enquiries from external users of the service appropriately.

 

Working for our organisation

 

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Candidate Pack

The well-being of our staff is of the upmost importance to us.  If you are offered a role at our Trust, and fall into the increased and higher risk categories as set out by Public Health England (PHE) and NHSI/E, your line manager will complete an risk assessment with you.  This will be completed in conjunction with the latest guidance from Public Health England in relation to Covid-19.

By submitting your application to Trac, you are giving your consent for parts of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems. This is to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation. 

If successful, by completing the NHS Jobs application form you authorise the Trust to obtain any previous NHS service details including all electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national ESR.

If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
 
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs or keep them on file. If you are unable to apply online please contact the person named in the advertisement for the post you are interested in.
 
We are committed to offering an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible.  In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
 
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

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