• Job Description

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  Job summary

  We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy MLA Manager within SHYPS at York Teaching Hospital Microbiology.

  We are looking for a highly motivated, capable and proactive individual to develop and support the MLA team within the Microbiology Specimen Reception.

  This is a very busy and challenging role and the post holder must have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to analyse and prioritise workflow patterns and manage staff, whilst working flexibly in an environment where demands and priorities change quickly. They must also work well under pressure.

  In return we can offer you:

  • A supportive & friendly working environment
  • Active encouragement to learn and develop within your role
  • Commitment to, and support for, your wellbeing

  Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached to this vacancy when applying, to demonstrate how you will meet the essential criteria outlined.

  We look forward to receiving your application!

  Main duties of the job

  The post holder will work alongside another Deputy MLA Manager and together they will be responsible for the day to day management of the MLA team including dealing with human resource issues, recruitment, sickness management, service improvement, training and to ensure all processes are implemented to the best practice. They will be responsible for motivating and supporting the team and ensuring that they have a comprehensive training package to enable staff to deliver a high quality service.

  The post holder will play a vital role in monitoring team performance . They will be responsible for implementing and maintaining the correct working procedures that will fully support SHYPS and trust policies, and ensure that we have an efficient MLA team capable of processing the large workload that arrives daily.

  The Deputy MLA Manager role is pivotal in improving efficiency whilst maintaining a high quality of work and the post holder will therefore have a sound knowledge and understanding of Laboratory processes, the ability to liaise across sites to identify and assist with service improvement and the implementation of new processes and training.

  About us

  Our benefits

  We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
  • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
  • A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
  • Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
  • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
  • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
  • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

  For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

  Details

  Date posted

  02 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 3

  Salary

  £24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  419-7202531-DM-SH

  Job locations

  York Hospital

  Wigginton Road

  York

  YO31 8HE

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

  Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

  Working for the Trust

  Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

  Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

  As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

  Armed Forces Friendly Employer

  We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

  Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

  Working for the Trust

  Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

  Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

  As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

  Armed Forces Friendly Employer

  We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

  Person Specification

  Education, Qualifications and Training

  Essential

  • Educated to GCSE standard

  Desirable

  • Formal or vocational lab-based qualification

  Experience and Knowledge Required

  Essential

  • Minimum two years' experience in a medical laboratory
  • Understanding of patients' needs and concerns.
  • Fundamentals of laboratory health and Safety

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of the UKAS accreditation system
  • Previous NHS Experience
  • Previous supervisory experience
  • Computer literate

  Skills and Attributes

  Essential

  • Willingness to attend any relevant courses
  • Ability to follow complex instruction
  • Problem solving skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to meet strict deadlines
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Able to participate in the weekend and bank holiday rota and out of hours if required

  Desirable

  • Experience as a team leader

  Aptitude and Personal Qualities

  Essential

  • High level of diplomacy and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Calm under pressure
  • Ability to deal with personnel issues

  Values & Behaviours

  Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours:

  Person Specification

  Education, Qualifications and Training

  Essential

  • Educated to GCSE standard

  Desirable

  • Formal or vocational lab-based qualification

  Experience and Knowledge Required

  Essential

  • Minimum two years' experience in a medical laboratory
  • Understanding of patients' needs and concerns.
  • Fundamentals of laboratory health and Safety

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of the UKAS accreditation system
  • Previous NHS Experience
  • Previous supervisory experience
  • Computer literate

  Skills and Attributes

  Essential

  • Willingness to attend any relevant courses
  • Ability to follow complex instruction
  • Problem solving skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to meet strict deadlines
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Able to participate in the weekend and bank holiday rota and out of hours if required

  Desirable

  • Experience as a team leader

  Aptitude and Personal Qualities

  Essential

  • High level of diplomacy and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Calm under pressure
  • Ability to deal with personnel issues

  Values & Behaviours

  Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours:

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  York Hospital

  Wigginton Road

  York

  YO31 8HE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  York Hospital

  Wigginton Road

  York

  YO31 8HE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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