Looking for a rewarding career by the coast? Join our friendly and forward-thinking Chemistry team at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. Based mainly at Worthing Hospital, with support to Chichester’s St Richard’s site, you’ll enjoy the work-life balance of living in two of the South East’s most desirable coastal towns. Worthing offers a vibrant coastal lifestyle, with a wide choice of cafés, restaurants, and shops, all set against the backdrop of a beautiful beach. The seafront and surrounding countryside encourage an active, healthy work-life balance – perfect for those who enjoy running, cycling, water sports, or simply unwinding by the sea.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Bank 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, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and 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, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
If you do not meet the sponsorship requirements, and you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
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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