Medical Laboratory Assistant

3 months ago


Aylesbury, United Kingdom Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

The post is for a Band 2 Medical Laboratory Assistant working in the Microbiology/ Serology Department at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. This post is full time 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday working early and late rota to cover an extended day (8 am to 8 pm). The role also involves taking part in the Saturday & Sunday rotas.

We are looking for an enthusiastic person who has an interest in science.
This post offers you the opportunity to join our busy and friendly department. You will be expected to work in all areas of the laboratory on a rotational basis undertaking a variety of basic laboratory tasks. Applicants do not need specific qualifications although a background knowledge of science is useful, as is computer experience.

You will help and support the qualified Biomedical Scientists who undertake specimen analysis.

The Microbiology/ Serology Department at Stoke Mandeville is a busy but friendly department. You will be working with other MLAs under the guidance of Biomedical Scientists. After a suitable period of induction and training, you will be expected to work shifts to cover early mornings, lates and weekends.

The laboratory maintains high standards of health and safety and quality and full training in all aspects of the role is given.

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.

As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.

Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.



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