Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced individual to join our Specimen Reception team as a Medical Laboratory Assistant Supervisor at the Royal Shrewsbury 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. Weekends and bank holidays will be part of a rotation.

Core hours Monday -Friday would be 09:00-17:30. You will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLAs) working in Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion. You will also assign staff to sections within the laboratory and identify the training needs of all staff under your supervision. You will 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. You will be required to supervise, instruct and train MLA staff to a level defined by your grade.

You will be expected to prioritise your own workload and organise the day-to-day work activities of the MLA team. You will also be expected to assist in the recruitment, training and induction of new staff. In addition to this, you will perform staff appraisals and make recommendations for further training and develop personal development plans, as appropriate.

You will be required to work under direct or indirect supervision at all times. You will also need to liaise professionally with other staff in Pathology and handle enquiries from external users of the service appropriately.

Working for our organisation

Our vision is to put patients at the centre of everything we do.

In the Blood Sciences department, you will be working alongside a friendly, expert and energetic team of Consultants, Clinical Scientists, Biomedical Scientists and Associate Practitioners.

Visits to the department are welcome and can be arranged.

Please note, for vacancies that receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the post before the stated closing date, so please apply as soon as possible. 

Please also ensure that you comply with the person specification otherwise your application may not be considered. 

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.