Medical Laboratory Assistant

6 months ago


Chelmsford, United Kingdom Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Are you an enthusiastic person interested in laboratory work? We are looking for Medical laboratory assistants in biochemistry department to join our busy, friendly team in Chelmsford.

In accordance with agreed protocols and standard operational procedures, you will participate in the analysis of biological samples by receiving, preparing and processing samples under the supervision of Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered staff. This includes clerical input of patient and test details into the laboratory computer system and performing required supportive duties, for example preparation of reagents, administrative and clerical tasks, and maintenance of equipment.

The role of a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) is essential for the laboratory to provide a safe and efficient service by providing support to qualified Biomedical Scientists. An MLA working in the laboratory will perform duties such as receiving samples into the department, registering them onto the computer system, preparing the samples for analysis, performing some maintenance tasks on laboratory equipment, loading samples onto analysers, filing and retrieval of samples, preparing reagents, collecting data, answering queries and general housekeeping and administrative tasks.

Your role within the department will also include working within the proteins bench on the FIT service. The FIT service is a test within the department for detecting faecal occult blood in symptomatic patients.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include

To assist with clerical duties both in the laboratories and in the Blood Sciences Office when required. To select test profiles according to agreed protocols for specimen type and clinical details. To use the laboratory information system to input patient test requests efficiently and accurately to manage high volume workload.

To assist in the provision of a Point of Care Testing service, as required. This
includes answering queries from hospital staff, visiting wards, administrative tasks
and use of the devices.

Report all accidents, incidents or near misses, dangerous situations according to the Departmental and Trusts risk events procedure.

To ensure a safe environment by maintaining adequate levels of safety and security within the laboratory according to the Department, Directorate and policies and procedures.



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