Medical laboratory assistant, sample reception Work, Jobs in Colindale, Gtl (with Salaries)

Healthcare Scientist Support Worker (Laboratory Assistant)
UK Health Security Agency —London
- £29,613 - £30,266 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
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Medical Laboratory Assistant, Sample Reception
Health Services Laboratories (HSL) —Watford
- Up to £29,324.40 a year
- Full-time
- Front desk
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
5d
Medical Laboratory Assistant, Sample Reception Department
Health Services Laboratories (HSL) —Stevenage
- Up to £27,928 a year
- Full-time
- Hospital
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
11d
Research Assistant
University College London —London
- £39,148 - £41,833 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Data analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
9d
HCA/Phlebotomist
Harley Street Clinic For Women —London
- £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Organisational skills
- Paediatrics
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Patient Services Advisor
Mandeville Medical Centre —Northolt
- £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Administrative experience
- In-person
- Office experience
- Free parking
- Store discount
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Research Assistant
Imperial College London —Hammersmith
- £43,863 - £47,223 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Laboratory experience
- Master's degree
2d
Office Administrator/Receptionist
Tektura Plc —London
- From £27,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Administrative experience
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
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Healthcare Assistant
SAVA —London
- 8 hour shift
- In-person
- Nursing
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Research Assistant in Auditory Science
University College London —London
- £36,433 - £41,833 a year
- Part-time
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Teaching
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
5d
Associate Practitioner
Synnovis —London
- £34,186 - £37,388 a year
- Full-time
2d
Receptionist and Administrator
Medicus Health Partners —Enfield
- £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- GP surgery experience
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
- Store discount
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Research Fellow (Sansom Lab)
University College London —London
- £43,981 - £52,586 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
8d
Science Estates Support Officer
Animal and Plant Health Agency —New Haw
- £33,350 - £34,435 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Clinical Receptionist
eMed —London
- £28,800 a year
- Full-time
- Front desk
- Life insurance
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Chief Cardiac Physiologist
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust —Harlow
- £39,959 - £48,117 a year
13d
Clinical Scientist
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust —Sutton
- £55,524 - £62,652 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
2d
Packing and Despatch Operative
Imerys —Purfleet
- £27,642 a year
- Full-time
- Forklift
- Employee assistance programme
- Sick pay
Research Fellow in Cognitive Neuroimaging of Perception
University College London —London
- £39,148 - £46,261 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Machine learning
- Psychology
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
12d
Research Fellow in Brain Vascular Biology and Brain Cancer Biology
University College London —London
- £43,374 - £51,860 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- English
- University
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme

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Healthcare Scientist Support Worker (Laboratory Assistant)

UK Health Security Agency -
London

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Job details

Permanent | Part-time | Full-time
£29,613 - £30,266 a year
5 days ago

Benefits

Company pension
Pay rise

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
GCSE
Microsoft Office
Administrative experience
Presentation skills
Data entry
NVQ

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Reference number

453553

Salary

£29,613 - £30,266

per annum, pro rata

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

GBP

Job grade

Administrative Officer

Contract type

Permanent

Type of role

Science

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

Number of jobs available

Location
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Location

London, London (region), NW9 5EQ

About the job

Job summary

The Food, Water and Environmental (FW&E) Microbiology Laboratories are specialist microbiology laboratories within the UKHSA. Based in 3 sites across the country, the laboratories are geographically well placed to work with local authorities to protect the public from health threats posed by contaminated food, water and the environment.

Working for your organisation

We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.

UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.

Please visit our careers site for more information https://gov.uk/ukhsa/careers

Job description

The London FW&E Laboratory provides a microbiology testing and advisory service to Local Authorities, Port Health Authorities, hospitals and commercial clients across London, Southeast England, and Midlands Regions. The laboratory is accredited to ISO 17025 and is recognised as an Official Laboratory for the microbiological examination of food and foodstuffs within the EU.

The post holder will provide a range of routine tasks, including sample reception and preparation and will work as part of a team to perform routine examination of samples and update laboratory IT systems.

**Please note that the lab is unable to offer support to individuals wishing to complete their IBMS Training Portfolio.**

Communication and key working relationships

The post holder will develop working relationships and communicate regularly with a wide range of individuals, clinical and non-clinical, internal and external to UKHSA. This will include;

Internal

Laboratory Management Team
Laboratory staff across the FW&E Service
other laboratory staff throughout UKHSA

External

Local and Port Health Authorities
Commercial Customers
Professional Contacts including UKAS

Service Delivery

Contribute to the provision of an analytical microbiology service for food, water and environmental samples
Under supervision, assist in the receipt of samples into the laboratory and complete pre-analysis processing of specimens
Work as part of a team to undertake routine preparation and examination of a wide range of samples under supervision
Become competent in the use of laboratory equipment including balances and pipettes
Re-stock laboratory consumables, sterile equipment and glassware
Assist with waste disposal following local procedures
Respond to requests and accurately communicate information and results to other laboratory staff, as required
Refer queries to other, more senior staff, as appropriate

Quality Systems Management

Participate in activities necessary for the maintenance and development of the Quality System in accordance with UKAS requirements
Support the laboratorys accreditation to ISO 17025 and ensure compliance with UKAS and other accreditation and certification standards

Asset Management

Ensure efficient running and contribute to routine maintenance of all equipment, which will include high cost, complex equipment requiring calibration and regular maintenance
Take responsibility for stock control in the FW&E laboratory, ensuring sufficient stock levels are maintained for efficient service provision
Contribute to the care, maintenance and security of laboratory premises and equipment in order to ensure efficient and safe operation

Strategy, Policy and Service Development

Support the implementation of new methods and technologies into the laboratory, in order to maximise quality and efficiency of testing
Support appropriate income generation activities for the laboratory, in accordance with the National FW&E objectives, in conjunction with the Laboratory Management Team

IT Infrastructure

Become competent in the use of the laboratorys IT systems and assist with the basic inputting of data into the system

Security / Health & Safety

Ensure confidentiality and conformity to the requirements of the Data Protection Act, Caldicott principles and the Laboratory Information Systems and Technology Security policy
Ensure that health and safety are afforded priority and to demonstrate commitment to health, safety and welfare of self, staff and visitors
Ensure attendance of self and managed staff on safety training courses as required in the UKHSA Health and Safety Training Policy and other safety policies as appropriate.
Agree to implement safety objectives
Ensure that a Laboratory/Office Safety Code is implemented.
Ensure that risk assessments are implemented and maintained.
Report risks that cannot be controlled to the Laboratory Manager
Notify accidents, near misses, dangerous situations and shortcomings in health and safety via the appropriate management structure

Other

The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. You will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by your line manager.
The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the division and UKHSA.
It should be noted that the work of the division is of a confidential nature and must not be communicated to other persons except where required for authorised purposes.

Professional Development

Identify, discuss and action own professional performance and training / development needs with your line manager through appraisal / individual development plan. Attending internal / external training events
Participate in all mandatory training as required, i.e. fire safety, information governance and all other mandatory training.

This is not an exhaustive list.

Person specification

Essential Criteria:

Good standard of general education - GCSEs in English, maths and science (at Grade C or above) or educated to NVQ 2 level in a relevant subject, or equivalent level of qualification, or significant equivalent previous proven experience
Previous experience of working in an administrative environment using computerised data systems.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
Well-developed physical skills including manual dexterity.
Clear communicator with good writing, data entry and telephone. skills ensuring accuracy.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Problem solving skills.
Demonstrate a high level of motivation and commitment to high standards
Flexible approach to work

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £29,613, UK Health Security Agency contributes £8,578 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides .

Learning and development tailored to your role
An environment with flexible working options
A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your behaviours, abilities and strengths.

Stage 1: Application & Sift

You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the essential criteria and this will be in the form of:

an application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application)
a 500 word Statement of Suitability.

This should outline how you consider your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.

You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your C.V please be advised you will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible). Please do not email us your CV.

Healthjobs UK has a word limit of 1500, but your supporting statement must be no more than 500 words. We will not consider any words over 500 words.

Longlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of:

Meets all essential criteria
Meets some essential criteria
Meets no essential criteria

Please note that only those candidates meeting all essential criteria will be taken through to shortlist.

Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on:

Good standard of general education - GCSEs in English, maths and science (at Grade C or above) or educated to NVQ 2 level in a relevant subject, or equivalent level of qualification, or significant equivalent previous proven experience

Please note you will not be able to upload your CV. You must complete the application form in as much detail as possible. Please do not email us your CV.

Feedback will not be provided at this stage.

Stage 2: Interview

You will be invited to a face to face interview. In extreme circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview.

Behaviours, abilities and strengths will be tested at interview.

The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be

Communicating and Influencing
Working Together
Developing Self and Others
Delivering at Pace

As part of the interview, there will be a short 15 minute assessment/test related to daily elements of the job role.

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Location

This role is being offered as lab based at our Scientific Campus in Colindale, London. Please note that hybrid working is not available for this role.

Eligibility Criteria

Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants).

Security Clearance Level Requirement

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Counter Terrorism Checks clearance.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Counter Terrorism Checks.

For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years as the role requires Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) clearance.

UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder / Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.

Salary information

If you are successful at interview, and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary. Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms.

Future location

UKHSA is investing in a new state-of-the-art National Biosecurity Centre in Harlow, Essex, which will eventually bring together teams currently based at Canary Wharf, Colindale and Porton Down. For more details, please see: Huge biosecurity centre investment to boost pandemic protection - GOV.UK.

The new facilities will start becoming operational in the mid-2030s, with full completion by 2038. Staff will move in phases as facilities become available. If you're appointed to a role currently based at Canary Wharf, Colindale or Porton Down, please note that we'll continue investing in these sites for the next decade. As we get closer to the transition, we'll provide full information about relocation support available to staff.

Reasonable adjustments

The Civil Service is committed to making sure that our selection methods are fair to everyone. To help you during the recruitment process, we will consider any reasonable adjustments that could help you. An adjustment is a change to the recruitment process or an adjustment at work. This is separate to the Disability Confident Scheme. If you need an adjustment to be made at any point during the recruitment process you should contact the recruitment team in confidence as soon as possible to discuss your needs.

You can find out more information about reasonable adjustments across the Civil Service here: https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/reasonable-adjustments/

International police check

If you have spent more than 6 months abroad over the last 3 years you may need an International Police Check. This would not necessarily have to be in a single block, and it could be time accrued over that period.

Internal fraud check

If successful for this role as one aspect of pre-employment screening, applicants personal details name, national insurance number and date of birth - will be checked against the Cabinet Office Internal Fraud Hub and anyone included on the database will be refused employment unless they can show exceptional circumstances. Currently this is only for External candidates to the Civil Service.

Careers website

Please visit our careers site for more information https://gov.uk/ukhsa/careers

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check .

See our vetting charter .

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

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Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

Name : Jon Payne
Email : [email protected]

Recruitment team

Email : [email protected]

Further information

The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact UKHSA Public Accountability Unit via email: [email protected] If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website: https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk

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