Medical Laboratory Assistant

7 months ago


Bristol, United Kingdom University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust Full time

The Laboratory Medicine department has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our team. The post holder will be working within Haematology, Clinical Biochemistry and Specimen Reception. The post holder will contribute to the diagnosis and treatment of patients within the hospital by providing technical, scientific and data entry assistance to the Biomedical Scientists and other Departmental staff. The post holder will take part in the shift rota which which includes weekend and night shifts.

The post holder will be part of a team providing a diagnostic Blood Sciences service to the Trust. The team comprises Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLA), Biomedical Scientists, Associate Practitioners, Clinical Scientists, Healthcare Scientists, clerical staff and Medical staff. In addition, you will interact with other staff in the Directorate.

Collecting, sorting, prioritising and processing of samples in a busy environment while maintaining good working relationships with colleagues and service users.

Specimen reception - activation of requests and checking that request forms and specimens are labelled according to laboratory policy.

Under supervision, analysis of samples received for testing.

Storing of samples following completion of analysis into the appropriate storage system.

Retrieval of consumables and reagents from the stores, advising the senior BMS when the stock becomes low.

Use of laboratory information management system (LIMS).

Use of the laboratory consumables ordering system to ensure stocks of reagents and consumables are maintained.

To observe all applicable safety regulations and attend any mandatory and statutory training as required.

To undertake such training as necessary to enhance and to improve performance within the Department.

To respond professionally to incoming telephone calls.

To liaise regularly with section heads/seniors to ensure the smooth running of the sections.

Order, receive and store consumables & general goods delivered to the laboratory.

Other duties as directed by the Department Manager or technical staff

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description attached to this vacancy.



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