There is no formal Biochemistry training course for MLAs either.
Retention relies on many factors, pay obviously being a factor. As the tasks
performed by MLAs are so varied from Laboratory to Laboratory It would be
difficult to design a training course to cover all aspects of the work.
However the only reason I can see for not creating an "MLA" post which you
grade as MTO is that any MLAs paid as MLAs would complain, and demand parity
with the MTO. I am also not aware of a surplus of MTO staff.
I suggest that you make the MLA job as interesting as possible, integrate
them fully into your Laboratory and pay them as much as you can get away
with. As with all job related issues we are told that agenda for change will
fix it!
Tim
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Subject: MTA IN CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY
Dear All,
We have difficulties in retaining MLAs and are considering the possibility
of introducing MTOs or someother semi-professional group in an attempt to
retain staff. Is there a training course for MTOs in Biochemistry available
or has anyone else any suggestions (besides the obvious!)
Regards,
Michael Ryan
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