Medical Laboratory Assistant

2 weeks ago


NewcastleunderLyme, United Kingdom University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Full time

The University Hospital of North Midlands, Mid Cheshire and East Cheshire NHS Trusts are working collaboratively to form a Pathology network (NMCPS) in line with a NHSI directive.

Medical Laboratory Assistant

**Location**: Royal Stoke University Hospital

**The post involves**:
- Receipt and identification of Biological samples from Hospital and GP patients. Eg Venous Blood, Spot urine /24hr Urine samples - CSF / Faeces
- Barcode labelling and data entry of confidential information into the Pathology computer system (Masterlab) to enable downstream analysis / sample processing.
- Phoning results for Biochemistry and dealing with incoming calls & assorted enquiries from Acute wards / GP surgeries.
- Use of centrifuges to spin Blood samples into enable the serum ( liquid part ) to be analysed for required investigations..
- Distribution of samples to all Pathology departments. Referral to external laboratories within the UK for specialist testing not available at UHNM
- Basic laboratory analysis and support for the department including maintenance of analysers - calibration / Quality checks. Currently Siemens is the main diagnostic supplier
- A good general education to GCSE level or equivalent is required and experience in data entry is essential. Attention to detail to transfer key demographic information.
- Previous experience of laboratory work is preferable but not essential as in house training will be given to enable the successful applicant to meet the requirements of the job.

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we’re highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.



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